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trans fat
This term is primarily used in nutritional science and public health contexts to describe a specific chemical structure of fatty acids. It carries a strong negative connotation, as it is widely associated with increased LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular risk. In consumer contexts, it is often used as a warning label or a dietary restriction.
Because it refers to a chemical substance or a category of nutrients, it is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form in standard usage; instead, quantities are described using terms like "amount of trans fat" or "levels of trans fat."
Meanings
Examples
I should check the label to see if this margarine contains trans fat.
Does this fried chicken have any trans fat in it?
The doctor warned him that trans fat can increase the risk of heart disease.
Industrial hydrogenation is the primary process used to create trans fat.
Industrial hydrogenation is the primary process used to create trans fat.
I wonder if these store bought cookies are full of trans fat.
The government has implemented strict regulations to limit trans fat in food production.
The government has implemented strict regulations to limit trans fat in food production.
Avoid foods with partially hydrogenated oils because they contain trans fat.