oleic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of oleic
Example Sentences
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One of the study's most unexpected findings involved oleic acid, the primary fatty acid found in olive oil.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Myristic and palmitic acid are saturated, while palmitoleic and oleic acids each have one C-C double bond.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Full-blooded Wagyu meat is touted by the industry to have less high oleic acid and lower saturated fat.
From Washington Times • Mar. 20, 2020
About 40% of red palm oil is oleic acid, an unsaturated fat present in higher quantities in olive oil and believed to be part of the reason for its heart benefits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 3, 2015
The acids separated from it are known by the names of margaric, stearic, and oleic acids.
From Elements of Agricultural Chemistry by Anderson, Thomas
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