oleate

Meanings

• noun

  A monounsaturated fatty acid, specifically an omega-9 fatty acid, with the molecular formula CH3(CH2)7CH=CH(CH2)7COOH.

  - "Oleate is a common component of various fats and oils, such as olive oil and sunflower oil."

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Variants

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oleate , oleates

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word oleum, meaning 'oil'.

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Trivia

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1. Oleate is the primary fatty acid found in olive oil, which is why it is named after the olive tree.

2. Oleate is also used as a surfactant in various industries, such as oil drilling and textiles.

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1. Fatty acids: Organic compounds that are the main constituents of fats in animals and plants. Oleate is an example of a monounsaturated fatty acid.

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Culture

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In literature, oleate is sometimes used metaphorically to describe something that is rich or luxurious, due to its association with oil and fat.

How to Memorize "oleate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long chain of carbon atoms with a double bond and a carboxyl group at each end. This is the basic structure of an oleate molecule.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oleate' with the concept of healthy fats, as it is a monounsaturated fatty acid.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'oleate' is a type of fatty acid that starts with 'ole' and ends with 'ate'.

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