English Explanatory Dictionary

squalane

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A saturated triterpene hydrocarbon made by hydrogenating squalene; used in cosmetics etc.

Pronunciation

/ˈskweɪleɪn/ /ˈskwɑːleɪn/

Word forms

squalane squalanes

Etymology

From squalene + -ane.

Synonyms

perhydrosqualene
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