oleic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of oleic
Example Sentences
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All the same, the fatty acid profile of tallow does overlap with some lipids found in human skin and sebum, including palmitic, stearic and oleic acids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
According to the review, oleic acid encourages the body to store fats in forms that are metabolically less disruptive and have little effect on normal cellular function.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 22, 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
Theoretically it should be a simple matter to introduce two atoms of hydrogen into oleic acid or olein, and by this mere addition convert liquid oleic acid and olein into solid stearic acid and stearine.
From Soap-Making Manual A Practical Handbook on the Raw Materials, Their Manipulation, Analysis and Control in the Modern Soap Plant. by E. G. Thomssen
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