any salt or ester of oleic acid, containing the ion C17H33COO– or the group C17H33COO-: common components of natural fats
oleate in American English
(ˈoʊliˌeɪt)
noun
a salt or ester of oleic acid
oleate in American English
(ˈouliˌeit)
noun
1. Chemistry
an ester or a salt of oleic acid
2. Pharmacology
a preparation, as an ointment, composed of medicated oleic acid
Word origin
[1825–35; ole(icacid) + -ate2]This word is first recorded in the period 1825–35. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: archaic, breakdown, electrolyte, relativity, structural
Examples of 'oleate' in a sentence
oleate
Experts found 'healthy fat' oleate restored proper metabolism of fuel - boosting a heart's energy levels.