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oleic acid
noun \ō-ˈlē-ik-, -ˈlā-\
Definition of OLEIC ACID
: a monounsaturated fatty acid C18H34O2 obtained from natural fats and oils
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First Known Use of OLEIC ACID
1819
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oleic acid
noun
Medical Definition of OLEIC ACID
: a monounsaturated fatty acid C18H34O2 found in natural fats and oils
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