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oleic

/oh-lee-ik, oh-lee-ik/US // oʊˈli ɪk, ˈoʊ li ɪk //

油酸,油脂,油酸盐,油性

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : pertaining to or derived from oleic acid.

Examples

  • The acids separated from it are known by the names of margaric, stearic, and oleic acids.

  • The unsaponified fat of the coccus insect, as well as oleic and margaric acids.

  • The margaric and oleic acids seem to have the same neutralizing power, and the same atomic weight.

  • Here a large portion of the oleic acid is expelled, carrying with it a little of the margaric.

  • The spirituous solution of pelargonic ether may also be profitably prepared from oleic acid, according to Gottlieb's method.

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