olein

noun

ole·​in ˈō-lē-ən How to pronounce olein (audio)
1
: an ester of glycerol and oleic acid
2
: the liquid portion of a fat

Word History

Etymology

French oléine, from Latin oleum

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of olein was in 1838

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Cite this Entry

“Olein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olein. Accessed 3 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

olein

noun
ole·​in ˈō-lē-ən How to pronounce olein (audio)
: an ester of glycerol and oleic acid

called also triolein

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