oleic acid
noun
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Definition of oleic acid
: a monounsaturated fatty acid C18H34O2 obtained from natural fats and oils
Examples of oleic acid in a Sentence
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Chang explains rosehip oil has a high concentration of fatty acids, like linoleic and oleic acid, which have antioxidant, moisturizing, and skin protective effects. — Audrey Noble, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Beauty Benefits of Rosehip Oil," 2 May 2019 Other common non-vegan buzzwords: carmine, squalene, oleic acid, glycerine, and collagen. — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, "The Best Vegan and Cruelty-Free Makeup," 29 Nov. 2018 Many insects release oleic acid at death, and honeybee larvae release beta-ocimene to signal their need for food. — Annie Sneed, Scientific American, "Scent of Death: Honeybees Use Odors to Detect Deceased Broods," 25 Apr. 2018 The lightweight, fast-absorbing oil gives dry or very dry hair a nourishing dose of Japanese Red Camellia Oil which is rich in oleic acid. — Atlanta Life, ajc, "Eyecatchers," 22 Mar. 2018 Aside from avocados and certain oils, top sources of oleic acid include olives, nuts and seeds. — Lisa Drayer, CNN, "Foods that can suppress appetite, aid weight loss," 8 Mar. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'oleic acid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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