olein

See also: Olein

English

Alternative forms

• elain, elaine, oleine

Etymology

From oleo- +‎ -in.

Noun

olein (countable and uncountable, plural oleins)

1. Any naturally-occurring greasy or oily substance related to fat.

   Holonym: oleo oil

2. (chemistry) Any glyceride of oleic acid

Derived terms

• cerolein
• monolein

Related terms

• diolein
• monoolein
• oleic acid
• oleinic acid
• oleo oil
• triolein

Anagrams

• Nolie, O'Neil, Oniel, eloin, lenoi, lieno-, onlie