
Meaning of OLEIC ACID
| Pronunciation: | | ow'leeik 'asid
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[n] a colorless oily liquid occurring as a glyceride; it is the major fatty acid in olive oil and canola oil; used in making soap and cosmetics and ointments and lubricating oils |
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| | See Also: | | canola oil, monounsaturated fatty acid, olive oil | |
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