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单词 erucic acid
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Definition of erucic acid in English:

erucic acid

nounɪˈruːsɪkiˌro͞osik ˈasid
mass nounChemistry
  • A solid compound present in mustard and rape seeds.

    〔化〕芥(子)酸

    An unsaturated fatty acid: chemical formula: C₂₁H₄₁COOH

    Example sentencesExamples
    • For both identified QTL, the results showed that the alleles associated with high erucic acid levels are derived from the Sollux parent.
    • The seed oil has a much reduced content of erucic acid, which is a long-chain fatty acid that is toxic to humans.
    • Canola has been the subject of both kinds of modification, first to lower erucic acid levels and then to increase pesticide resistance.
    • The original rapeseed oil, used as both a lubricant and an edible oil, was harmful when ingested because of high levels of a chemical called erucic acid.
    • There had been a problem which discouraged its use; it was high in erucic acid and glucosinolates, which have anti-nutritional properties.

Origin

Mid 19th century: erucic from Latin eruca 'rocket' (denoting the plant) + -ic.

Definition of erucic acid in US English:

erucic acid

nouniˌro͞osik ˈasid
Chemistry
  • A solid compound present in mustard and rape seeds.

    〔化〕芥(子)酸

    An unsaturated fatty acid: chemical formula: C₂₁H₄₁COOH

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The original rapeseed oil, used as both a lubricant and an edible oil, was harmful when ingested because of high levels of a chemical called erucic acid.
    • For both identified QTL, the results showed that the alleles associated with high erucic acid levels are derived from the Sollux parent.
    • The seed oil has a much reduced content of erucic acid, which is a long-chain fatty acid that is toxic to humans.
    • Canola has been the subject of both kinds of modification, first to lower erucic acid levels and then to increase pesticide resistance.
    • There had been a problem which discouraged its use; it was high in erucic acid and glucosinolates, which have anti-nutritional properties.

Origin

Mid 19th century: erucic from Latin eruca ‘rocket’ (denoting the plant) + -ic.

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