BusinessAugust 26, 2026

olein

OH-lee-in

Definition

A liquid fraction of palm oil or other fats that remains fluid at room temperature after the separation of higher-melting components like stearin.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'oleum' (oil) with the chemical suffix '-in,' used in chemistry to denote specific types of organic compounds or fats.

In the news

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