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o⋅le⋅ic

[oh-lee-ik, oh-lee-ik]
–adjective Chemistry.
pertaining to or derived from oleic acid.

Origin:
1810–20; < L ole(um) oil + -ic
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o·le·ic   (ō-lē'ĭk)   
adj.  
  1. Of, relating to, or derived from oil.

  2. Of or relating to oleic acid.

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Main Entry: ole·ic
Pronunciation: O-'lE-ik, -'lA-
Function: adjective
: of or relating to oleic acid
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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