Definition
oleine
noun
- a liquid fat or oil obtained from animal or plant sources; the liquid component of a fat.
Usage: chemistry; also spelled 'olein'
Examples
- Oleine is extracted from various seeds and used in cosmetics.
- The oleine content of olive oil makes it liquid at room temperature.
- Chemists separate oleine from stearin to create different fat products.
- Oleine is a key component in the production of soaps and detergents.