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olein
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun olein has 1 sense
- olein(n = noun.substance) triolein - a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils; Array is a kind of glyceryl ester
CIDE DICTIONARY
olein, n. [L. oleum oil: cf. F. oléine.].
A fat, liquid at ordinary temperatures, but solidifying at temperatures below 0° C., found abundantly in both the animal and vegetable kingdoms (see Palmitin). 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 glycerol to form the fat, it is technically known as triolein . It is also called elain . [1913 Webster]
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