vaccenic

ˈvæsɪnɪk

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or obtained from vaccenic acid

“The vaccenic acid is a vaccenic compound.”

2. noun

A type of fatty acid, specifically a monounsaturated fatty acid

“The researcher studied the properties of vaccenic acid in the lab.”

3. adjective

Relating to or obtained from Vaccinium, a genus of plants

“The vaccenic properties of Vaccinium plants have been extensively studied.”

Synonyms

  • fatty acid
  • monounsaturated

Antonyms

  • saturated
  • unsaturated