fatty acid
die Fettsäure, die Fettsäuren
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fatty acid
A chemical compound that is a basic building block of fats and oils. A main distinction is made between saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are important for the metabolism of living organisms.
Omega-3 ist eine essenzielle Fettsäure, die der Körper nicht selbst herstellen kann.
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that the body cannot produce itself.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fettsäuren |
| genitive | der Fettsäure |
| singular | plural | |
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| nominative | die Fettsäure | die Fettsäuren |
| accusative | die Fettsäure | die Fettsäuren |
| dative | der Fettsäure | den Fettsäuren |
| genitive | der Fettsäure | der Fettsäuren |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is a compound of 'Fett' (fat) and 'Säure' (acid). The 's' in between is a linking element that connects the two words. So the meaning is literally an acid that is a component of fat.
Avocados enthalten viele gesunde Fette und somit auch Fettsäuren.
Avocados contain many healthy fats and therefore also fatty acids.
'Fettsäure' (fatty acid) is a technical term from chemistry, biology, and nutrition science. In normal everyday life, people usually speak more generally of 'Fetten' (fats).
Im Biologieunterricht haben wir über die Struktur von Fettsäuren gesprochen.
In biology class, we talked about the structure of fatty acids.
In connection with nutrition, fatty acids are often described more precisely. Typical combinations are 'gesättigte Fettsäuren' (saturated fatty acids), 'ungesättigte Fettsäuren' (unsaturated fatty acids), and 'essenzielle Fettsäuren' (essential fatty acids).
Lachs ist reich an mehrfach ungesättigten Fettsäuren.
Salmon is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids.
