oleic

[ oh-lee-ik, oh-lee-ik ]

/ oʊˈli ɪk, ˈoʊ li ɪk /

pertaining to or derived from oleic acid.

Origin of oleic

1810–20; < Latin ole(um) oil + -ic

A variety of oleic acid discovered in saponified castor oil.

Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II |Arnold Cooley
The acids separated from it are known by the names of margaric, stearic, and oleic acids.

Elements of Agricultural Chemistry |Thomas Anderson
The spirituous solution of pelargonic ether may also be profitably prepared from oleic acid, according to Gottlieb's method.

The Art of Perfumery |G. W. Septimus Piesse
The fluid acid in its properties resembles the oleic acid discovered by Chevreul, and seems to dry easily.

The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom |P. L. Simmonds

The margaric and oleic acids seem to have the same neutralizing power, and the same atomic weight.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure