Definition of diene value
: a numerical measure of the conjugated double bonds in a fatty acid or fat (such as a drying oil) that is calculated from the amount of maleic anhydride capable of reacting with a known weight of the acid or fat
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“Diene value.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diene%20value. Accessed 23 Jan. 2022.
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