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Meaning of OLEIC ACID

Pronunciation:  ow'leeik 'asid

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 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
 
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 See Also: canola oil, monounsaturated fatty acid, olive oil

 

 

 

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