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oleic acid

Pronunciation: /əʊˈliːɪk/

Definition of oleic acid

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • an unsaturated fatty acid present in many fats and soaps.
    • Chemical formula: CH3(CH2)7CHCH(CH2)7COOH

Origin:

early 19th century: oleic from Latin oleum 'oil'

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