Definition of Oleic

1. a. Pertaining to, derived from, or contained in, oil; as, oleic acid, an acid of the acrylic acid series found combined with glyceryl in the form of olein in certain animal and vegetable fats and oils, such as sperm oil, olive oil, etc. At low temperatures the acid is crystalline, but melts to an oily liquid above 14&?; C.

Definition of Oleic

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to oil, especially to vegetable oil ¹

2. Adjective. (chemistry) Of or pertaining to oleic acid or its derivatives ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oleic

1. pertaining to oil [adj]

Medical Definition of Oleic

1. Pertaining to, derived from, or contained in, oil; as, oleic acid, an acid of the acrylic acid series found combined with glyceryl in the form of olein in certain animal and vegetable fats and oils, such as sperm oil, olive oil, etc. at low temperatures the acid is crystalline, but melts to an oily liquid above 14 C. Origin: L. Oleum oil: cf. F. Oleique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oleic

olecranon
olecranon bursitis
olecranon fossa
olecranon process
olecranon reflex
olecranons
olefiant
olefiant gas
olefin
olefination
olefinations
olefine
olefines
olefinic
olefins
oleic acid
oleic acids
oleiferous
olein
oleine
oleines
oleins
olekminskite
olema
olenite
olent
oleo
oleo-
oleo oil

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