fish oil

Thân thiện

A child takes a daily fish oil supplement with breakfast.

Definition

Noun: A fatty oil obtained from the livers of various fish, rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A and D.

Usage

"Fish oil" is an uncountable noun. It refers to the oil extracted from fish tissues, primarily the liver. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement.

Examples

• Many people take fish oil for its health benefits.
• The recipe calls for a tablespoon of fish oil.
• Fish oil supplements are a popular source of omega-3s.

Advanced Usage

• "to be rich in fish oil": to contain a high amount of this oil.
  • Fatty fish like salmon are rich in fish oil.
• "a source of fish oil": something from which fish oil is derived or obtained.
  • Cod liver is a primary source of fish oil.

Variants and Related Words

• Cod liver oil (n): A specific type of fish oil obtained from the liver of codfish.
  • Cod liver oil is a form of fish oil.
• Omega-3 (n): A type of fatty acid for which fish oil is a well-known source.
  • Fish oil is valued for its omega-3 content.

Synonyms

• Marine oil
• Omega-3 oil (when referring to its primary beneficial component)

Related Phrases

• Fish oil capsule: A common form of supplement.
  • She swallows a fish oil capsule every morning.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a fatty oil obtained from the livers of various fish

Từ đồng nghĩa

• fish-liver oil