ricinolein

[ ris-uh-noh-lee-in ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. the glyceride of ricinoleic acid, the chief constituent of castor oil.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ricinolein¹

ricinole(ic) + -in ²

Example Sentences

Associated words: ricinoleic, ricinolein, ricinus, Palma Christi.

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