Erucic Meaning in English

word

US

əˈruːsɪk

uh-ROO-sik

UK

əˈruːsɪk

uh-ROO-sik

Definition

Describes something related to erucic acid, a fatty acid found in certain plants like rapeseed. Most commonly used in scientific, nutritional, and food safety contexts.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly technical or scientific; most often occurs in phrases like 'erucic acid', 'erucic content', or 'erucic oil'. Not generally used in everyday conversation. Use only when discussing food chemistry, nutrition, or oil composition.

• Spanish: erúcico
• Portuguese (BR): erúcico
• Portuguese (PT): erúcico
• Chinese (Simplified): 芥酸的
• Chinese (Traditional): 芥酸的
• Hindi: एरूसिक
• Arabic: إيروسيك
• Bengali: এরুসিক
• Russian: эруковый
• Japanese: エルカ酸の
• Vietnamese: erucic
• Korean: 에루식
• Turkish: erusik
• Urdu: ایروسک
• Indonesian: erusik

Example Sentences

I'd avoid foods with high erucic levels if possible.

natural

Rapeseed oil contains erucic acid.

basic

Some plants have a high erucic content.

basic

Scientists test the erucic levels in food products.

basic

The main concern with this oil is its erucic acid concentration.

natural

Not all oils labeled 'natural' are low in erucic acid.

natural