oleic

adj — 2 senses

adj

UK /əʊˈliː.ɪk/ · US /oʊˈli.ɪk/

Etymology From Latin oleum (“oil”) + English -ic.

Of or pertaining to oil, especially to vegetable oil.

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Of or pertaining to oleic acid or its derivatives.

Derived terms: isooleic, myristoleic, nitrooleic, oleamide, oleic acid, oleyl, palmitoleic, palmitoleic acid
Related terms: linoleum, olein, oleo, oleo-, oleomargarine, oleo oil, petroleum

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