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oleic (adjective), more oleic, most oleic
1. Derived from or relating to oil: An oleic liquid that is slippery or viscous is found especially in vegetable oil.
2. Derived from or relating to oleic acid: The monounsaturated fat, termed oleic acid, which is present in olive oil, is said to drastically cut the level of genes that encourage breast-cancer.
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(Greek > Latin: [olive] oil; fat)
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oleic acid (s) (noun) (no pl)
A colorless oily liquid found in almost all animal and vegetable fats: Oleic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid and is used to make soap, ointments, cosmetics, and lubricating oils.
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