adj. Of or pertaining to linolenic acid or its derivatives
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Noting an acid, a colorless liquid, C18H30O2, obtained from various oils, such as linseed and cotton-seed. It has an odor of blubber and combines with six atoms of bromine.
Word Usage
"Dr. Fehr’s soybeans are low in linolenic acid, which can make the oil rancid over time."