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oleic acid
–noun Chemistry.
| a colorless, odorless, liquid, water-insoluble, unsaturated acid, C18H34O2, obtained from animal tallow and natural vegetable oils, in which it occurs as the glycerol ester: used chiefly in the manufacture of soap, commercial oleates, and cosmetics. |
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| oleic acid
n. An oily liquid, C17H33COOH, occurring in animal and vegetable oils and used in making soap. |
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| oleic acid | |
noun | |
| 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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oleic acid
 (ō-lē'ĭk) Pronunciation Key
An oily liquid occurring in animal and vegetable oils and used in making soap. Chemical formula: C18H34O2. |
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oleic acid o·le·ic acid (ō-lē'ĭk)
n.
An organic acid that is prepared from fats and is used in the preparation of oleates and lotions.
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