triolein

[trahy-oh-lee-in]

noun Chemistry.

olein(def 1).

Origin of triolein

First recorded in 1850–55; tri- + olein

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Examples from the Web for triolein

Historical Examples of triolein

Olein (Triolein) is an odourless, colourless, tasteless oil, which rapidly absorbs oxygen and becomes rancid.
The Handbook of Soap Manufacture
W. H. Simmons
According to Oudemans it consists of 63% triolein and 37% tripalmin and tristearin; it is not poisonous.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines
T. H. Pardo de Tavera

British Dictionary definitions for triolein

triolein

noun

a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid, found in fats and oils. Formula: (C 17 H 33 COO) 3 C 3 H 5Also called: olein

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