conjugated linoleic acid

noun

: any of several isomers of linoleic acid that are characterized by conjugated double bonds and are found in various foods (such as the milk and meat of ruminants)

These [grass-fed] cattle end up leaner than grain-fed ones; their flesh contains less saturated fat and a higher proportion of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acid—"good" fats that have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes.

—Consumer Reports

also : a preparation of these isomers used as a dietary supplement

—abbreviation CLA