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ole-

 
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var. of oleo- before a vowel: oleiferous.

oleo-

 
a combining form meaning “oil,” used in the formation of compound words: oleograph.
Also, especially before a vowel, ole-.

Origin:
< L, comb. form repr. oleum oil
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ole-  
pref.  Variant of oleo-.
oleo- or ole-  
pref.  Oil: oleoresin.

[French oléo-, from oléine, olein, from Latin oleum, oil; see oil.]
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oleo- or ole-
pref.
Oil: oleic acid.

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