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Meaning of olein in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈəʊlɪɪn/

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  1. Noun

    olein

    Etymology

    mid 19th century; earliest use found in Thomas Thomson. From French oléine from classical Latin oleum oil + French -ine

    Definitions

    1. a naturally occuring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils

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