SINCE 1828
olein
noun
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
noun
ole·in
| \ ˈō-lē-ən
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\
Medical Definition of olein
: an ester of glycerol and oleic acid
— called also triolein
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