1. Plural of oleine; liquid fats or oils, especially those obtained from animal or plant sources.
Usage: chemistry; technical
2. The liquid portion of a fat that remains after the solid stearin has been separated.
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• The oleines extracted from the seeds were used in the production of soap.
• Chemists separated the oleines from the solid components of the fat.
• Plant oleines are often preferred in cosmetic formulations.
• The oleines in olive oil contribute to its fluidity at room temperature.
• Industrial processes rely on oleines for various manufacturing applications.