squalene
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin squālus (“shark”) + -ene, because it is found in shark liver.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editsqualene (countable and uncountable, plural squalenes)
- (organic chemistry) A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.
Derived terms
editTranslations
edittriterpene hydrocarbon
See also
editItalian
editEtymology
editFrom squalo (“shark”) + -ene.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editsqualene m (plural squaleni)
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