English dictionary
olein
/'/oU/l/i//I/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils
Synonyms trioleinSource: WordNet 3.0
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A fat, liquid at ordinary temperatures, but solidifying at temperatures below 0° C., found abundantly in both the animal and vegetable kingdoms (see <u>Palmitin</u>). It dissolves solid fats, especially at 30-40° C. Chemically, olein is a glyceride of oleic acid; and, as three molecules of the acid are united to one molecule of glyceryl to form the fat, it is technically known as <i>triolein</i>. It is also called <i>elain</i>.
Source: webster1913