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triolein

[ trahy-oh-lee-in ]
/ traɪˈoʊ li ɪn /
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noun Chemistry.
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Origin of triolein

First recorded in 1850–55; tri- + olein
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British Dictionary definitions for triolein

triolein
/ (traɪˈəʊlɪɪn) /

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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