noun · countable / uncountable · rare

olein

olein · oleins

Any naturally-occurring greasy or oily substance related to fatAny naturally-occurring greasy or oily substance related to fat.

Meaning

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(countable, uncountable)Any naturally-occurring greasy or oily substance related to fat.
Holonym: oleo oil
a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils
(countable, uncountable)Any glyceride of oleic acid

From oleo- + -in.

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plural: oleins

Singular	olein
Plural	oleins

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Close in meaning

a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils:triolein

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