triolein
/traɪˈoʊliɪn/
noun
- A type of fat (triglyceride) found in many vegetable oils, made from glycerol and three oleic acid molecules.
- Olive oil is rich in triolein, which is good for heart health.
- The lab measured the amount of triolein in the sample.
- Triolein is a common component of cooking oils.