oleic

[ oh-lee-ik, oh-lee-ik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, Chemistry.

Origin of oleic¹

1810–20; < Latin ole ( um ) oil + -ic

The acids separated from it are known by the names of margaric, stearic, and oleic acids.

The unsaponified fat of the coccus insect, as well as oleic and margaric acids.

The margaric and oleic acids seem to have the same neutralizing power, and the same atomic weight.

Here a large portion of the oleic acid is expelled, carrying with it a little of the margaric.

The spirituous solution of pelargonic ether may also be profitably prepared from oleic acid, according to Gottlieb's method.

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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