ole·in
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Definition of olein
1
: an ester of glycerol and oleic acid
2
: the liquid portion of a fat
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“Olein.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/olein. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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olein
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ole·in
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Medical Definition of olein
: an ester of glycerol and oleic acid
— called also triolein
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The first known use of olein was in 1838
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