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oleic acid


oleic acid

noun \ō-ˈlē-ik-, -ˈlā-\

Definition of OLEIC ACID

: a monounsaturated fatty acid C18H34O2 obtained from natural fats and oils

First Known Use of OLEIC ACID

1819

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