oleic

Oleic acid is a common fatty acid found in olive oil.

Definition

Adjective (Chemistry): Relating to or derived from oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid commonly found in animal and vegetable fats.

Usage Examples

• (Referring to the fatty acid composition.)
• (Describing the chemical substance.)

Advanced Usage

• "Oleic series": A group of organic compounds related to oleic acid.

  • The oleic series includes various esters used in industrial applications.

• "Oleic oil": Oil that contains a high proportion of oleic acid.

  • High-oleic sunflower oil is valued for its stability when frying.

Variants and Related Words

• Oleate (n): a salt or ester of oleic acid.

  • Sodium oleate is used in some soaps as a surfactant. (A chemical compound derived from oleic acid.)

• Oleiferous (adj): producing oil; oily.

  • The oleiferous seeds yield a rich oleic oil. (Seeds that produce oil with oleic content.)

Synonyms

• Monounsaturated: describing a type of fat that contains one double bond in its chemical structure.
• Fatty: relating to fats or oils.

Related Idioms

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs associated with "oleic," as it is a specialized technical term.