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Definition of olivil in English:

olivil

Pronunciation /ˈɒlɪv(ɪ)l/

noun

Chemistry

  • A crystalline carbohydrate, C₂₀ H₂₄ O₇, which is a lignan obtained from the gum of the olive tree.

Origin

Early 19th century; earliest use found in William Henry (1774–1836), chemist. From French olivile from olive + -ile, subsequently remodelled after -il.