olein

olein Definition

olein (ō′lē in)

noun

a liquid glyceride, (CHCO)CH, present in olive oil and certain other oils and fats
the liquid part of any fat, as distinguished from the solid part

Etymology: Fr oléine < L oleum, oil

Browse dictionary entries near olein

‹ oleic acid
‹ oleic
‹ olefin series
‹ olefin
‹ olecranon
‹ oleate
‹ oleaster
‹ oleander
‹ oleaginous
‹ -ole