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olestra

noun
oles·​tra | \ ō-ˈle-strə How to pronounce olestra (audio) \

Definition of olestra

: a noncaloric fat substitute consisting of a series of compounds that are sucrose esters of six to eight fatty acids resistant to absorption by the digestive system because of their large size

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 Other exhibits include potato chips made with the fat substitute olestra, which has the benefit of helping weight loss but unfortunate side-effect of diarrhea. — Alexander Smith, NBC News, "‘Museum of Failure’ Opens in Sweden to Celebrate Our Best Errors," 14 June 2017

First Known Use of olestra

1987, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for olestra

probably by shortening & alteration from (sucrose) polyester

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olestra

noun
oles·​tra | \ ō-ˈles-trə How to pronounce olestra (audio) \

Medical Definition of olestra

: a noncaloric fat substitute consisting of a series of compounds that are sucrose esters of six to eight fatty acids resistant to absorption by the digestive system due to their large size

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