TRIOLEIN

triolein, olein

(noun) a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

triolein (uncountable)

(organic compound) The triglyceride of oleic acid

Source: Wiktionary


Tri*o"le*in, n. Etym: [Pref. tri- + olein.] (Physiol. Chem.)

Definition: See Olein.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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