squalene

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English

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Etymology

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From Latin squālus (shark) +‎ -ene, because it is found in shark liver.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈskweɪliːn/, /ˈskwɑːliːn/

Noun

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squalene (countable and uncountable, plural squalenes)

  1. (organic chemistry) A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.

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Italian

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Etymology

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From squalo (shark) +‎ -ene.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /skwaˈlɛ.ne/
  • Rhymes: -ɛne
  • Hyphenation: squa‧lè‧ne

Noun

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squalene m (plural squaleni)

  1. (organic chemistry) squalene
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