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Definition of Olein

1. Noun. A naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils.

Definition of Olein

1. n. A fat, liquid at ordinary temperatures, but solidifying at temperatures below 0° C., found abundantly in both the animal and vegetable kingdoms (see Palmitin). It dissolves solid fats, especially at 30-40° C. Chemically, olein is a glyceride of oleic acid; and, as three molecules of the acid are united to one molecule of glyceryl to form the fat, it is technically known as triolein. It is also called elain.

Definition of Olein

1. Noun. Any naturally-occurring greasy or oily substance related to fat ¹

2. Noun. (chemistry) Any glyceride of oleic acid ¹

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Definition of Olein

1. the liquid portion of a fat [n -S]

Medical Definition of Olein

1. A fat, liquid at ordinary temperatures, but solidifying at temperatures below 0 deg C, found abundantly in both the animal and vegetable kingdoms (see Palmitin). It dissolves solid fats, especially at 30-40 deg C. Chemically, olein is a glyceride of oleic acid; and, as three molecules of the acid are united to one molecule of glyceryl to form the fat, it is technically known as triolein. It is also called elain. Origin: L. Oleum oil: cf. F. Oleine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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