linoleate

/lɪˈnoʊliˌeɪt/
noun
  1. A chemical salt or ester derived from linoleic acid, used in making soaps, paints, and other products.
    • Some soaps use linoleate as a softening agent.
    • The paint contains linoleate to help it dry faster.
    • Linoleate compounds are often found in industrial lubricants.
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