an oily, unsaturated fatty acid, CHCOOH, present in the form of the glyceryl ester in most animal and vegetable fats and oils, used in making soap, ointments, etc.
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oleic acid
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An oily liquid monounsaturated fatty acid, C18H34O2, occurring in animal and vegetable oils and used in making soap.
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An oily liquid occurring in animal and vegetable oils and used in making soap. Chemical formula: C18H34O2.
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