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
- (chemistry) Any glyceride of oleic acid
Example Sentences
Holonym: oleo oil
Word Forms
- oleins
- oleine
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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