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oleose en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˈəʊ.li.əʊz/

Etymology

From Latin oleōsus.

Meanings

1. oily
   • saline or oleose particles 1691, John Ray, The Wisdom of God Manifested in the Works of the Creation. […], London: […] Samuel Smith, […], →OCLC:
   • This Acid is produced from the Tartar of Vegetables; which being Fermented or Diſtilled, it appears Acid Oleoſe 1687, Sir John Floyer, Pharmako-Basanos: or the Touchstone of Medicines, discovering the virtues of Vegetables, Minerals and Animals, by their Tastes and Smells:

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