squalane en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈskwɑːleɪn/
- /ˈskweɪleɪn/
Etymology
Etymology tree English squalene Proto-Indo-European *-nós Proto-Italic *-nos Proto-Italic *-ānos Latin -ānusder. English -ane English squalane From squalene + -ane.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A saturated triterpene hydrocarbon made by hydrogenating squalene; used in cosmetics etc.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| squalanes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (5)
cmn 角鯊烯 /角鲨烯 (hydrocarbon) · cmn 角鯊烷 /角鲨烷 (hydrocarbon) · cmn 鯊烯 /鲨烯 (hydrocarbon) · nl squalaan (hydrocarbon) · fi skvalaani (hydrocarbon)