Hyper Dictionary

English Dictionary Computer Dictionary Video Dictionary Thesaurus Dream Dictionary Medical Dictionary


Search Dictionary:  

Meaning of OLEIC ACID

Pronunciation:  ow'leeik 'asid

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[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
 
 See Also: canola oil, monounsaturated fatty acid, olive oil

 

 

 

COPYRIGHT © 2000-2009 HYPERDICTIONARY.COM HOME | ABOUT HYPERDICTIONARY