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Definition of oleoyl in English:

oleoyl

Pronunciation /ˈəʊlɪˌəʊɪl/

noun

(also oleyl)
Chemistry

  • The hydrocarbon radical —CH₃ (CH₂)₇ CH=CH(CH₂)₇ CH₂, derived from oleic acid; cis -9-octadecen-1-oyl. Usually attributive.

    Recorded earliest in
    oleoyl alcohol
    .

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society. From ole- + -oyl.