triolein

American

[trahy-oh-lee-in] / traɪˈoʊ li ɪn /

noun

Chemistry.

olein.

triolein British

/ traɪˈəʊlɪɪn /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of triolein

First recorded in 1850–55; tri- + olein

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According to Oudemans it consists of 63% triolein and 37% tripalmin and tristearin; it is not poisonous.

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