tuna oil
Definition
Noun: A fatty liquid extracted from the flesh of tuna fish, typically used as a dietary supplement or in industrial applications.
Usage
Tuna oil is used as a noun to refer to the specific oil derived from tuna. It is often discussed in contexts of nutrition, manufacturing, or commerce. - The capsules are filled with purified tuna oil. - Tuna oil is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
Advanced Usage
- "to be rich in": This phrase is commonly used to describe the nutritional components of tuna oil.
- This supplement is rich in the tuna oil derivatives EPA and DHA.
Variants and Related Words
- Fish oil (n): A more general term for oil derived from the tissues of oily fish, which includes tuna oil.
- Fish oil, such as tuna oil, is commonly taken for heart health.
Synonyms
- Marine oil: Oil obtained from sea creatures.
- Omega-3 oil: Oil characterized by its high content of omega-3 fatty acids, a category that includes tuna oil.
Noun
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an oil obtained from tuna
