squalene

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.

/ˈskweɪliːn/ /ˈskwɑːliːn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-squalene.wav

squalene squalenes

From Latin squālus (“shark”) + -ene, because it is found in shark liver.

squalane

azasqualene dehydrosqualene epoxysqualene hydroxysqualene pentacyclosqualene perhydrosqualene presqualene

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