epa

/EH1 P AH0/
noun
  1. 1

    (US) Initialism of Environmental Protection Agency.

  2. 2

    (organic chemistry) Initialism of eicosapentaenoic acid. [(organic chemistry) An omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA), having 20 carbon atoms and 5 cis double bonds, that acts as a precursor for prostaglandin-3, thromboxane-3, and leukotriene-5 eicosanoids]

  3. 3

    Initialism of English pale ale. [(alcoholic beverages) An English style of pale ale that varies in color from gold to dark amber, and in strength typically from 3% to 5.5% alcohol by volume.]

  4. 4

    (countable, law, England and Wales) Initialism of enduring power of attorney.