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olestra
(Oles|tra)
Pronunciation:
/ɒˈlɛstrə/
noun
[
mass noun
]
a synthetic compound used as a calorie-free substitute for fat in various foods because of its ability to pass through the body without being absorbed. It is a polyester derived from sucrose.
Origin:
1980s
: from
(p)ol(y)est(e)r
+ the suffix
-a
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