Noun: oleic acid ow'lee-ik 'a-sid
- A colourless oily liquid occurring as a glyceride; it is the major fatty acid in olive oil and canola oil; used in making soap and cosmetics and ointments and lubricating oils
"Oleic acid is valued for its moisturizing properties in skincare products"
Derived forms: oleic acids
Type of: monounsaturated fatty acid
Part of: canola [N. Amer], canola oil, olive oil
Encyclopedia: Oleic acid