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Definition of monolein in US English:

monolein

(also mono-olein)

noun

Chemistry

  • Either of two isomeric glycerides (C₂₁H₄₀O₄) of oleic acid that contain one oleic acid radical.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William A. Miller (1817–1870), chemist. From mono- + olein.