Definition
oleins
noun
- Plural of olein; liquid or semi-liquid fats obtained from animal or vegetable sources, or the liquid component of fats.
Usage: chemistry; technical
Examples
- The oleins extracted from the seeds were used in the cosmetic formulation.
- Animal fats contain both stearin and oleins in varying proportions.
- The chemist separated the oleins from the solid fat components.
- Oleins are commonly found in vegetable oils and are liquid at room temperature.