ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Olein

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Olein is a noun meaning Any naturally-occurring greasy or oily substance related to fat.

Meaning

Any naturally-occurring greasy or oily substance related to fat.

More Meanings

  1. (chemistry) Any glyceride of oleic acid

Example Sentences

Holonym: oleo oil

Word Forms

Synonyms for olein

Depending on context, synonyms include triolein.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include triolein, oleine, elaine, oleochemical, monoolein, oleate.

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