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olein
(C17H33COO)3C3H5 Oleic acid triglyceride; yellow liquid melting at _5_C; slightly soluble in alcohol, soluble in chloroform, ether, and carbon tetrachloride; found in most fats and oils; used in textile lubrication.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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