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Definition of Triethanolamine
1. Noun. (organic compound) The tertiary amine (HO-CH2-CH2)3N derived from ethanolamine ¹
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Medical Definition of Triethanolamine
1. A mixture of mono-, di-, and triethanolamine, used as an emulsifying agent in the preparation of medicated ointments and lotions and as an aid in the absorption of such medicaments through the skin. (05 Mar 2000)