Squalene
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈskweɪliːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Squalene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.
Word Forms
- squalenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include squalane, perhydrosqualene, presqualene, epoxysqualene, hydroxysqualene, oxidosqualene.
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