Squalane
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈskweɪleɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Squalane is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A saturated triterpene hydrocarbon made by hydrogenating squalene; used in cosmetics etc.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A saturated triterpene hydrocarbon made by hydrogenating squalene; used in cosmetics etc.
Word Forms
- squalanes
Synonyms for squalane
Depending on context, synonyms include perhydrosqualene.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include squalene, perhydrosqualene, hydroxysqualene, presqualene, epoxysqualene, pentacyclosqualene.
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