squalene en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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- /ˈskwɑːliːn/
- /ˈskweɪliːn/
Etymology
From Latin squālus (“shark”) + -ene, because it is found in shark liver.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| squalenes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
epoxysqualene · dehydrosqualene · hydroxysqualene · pentacyclosqualene · presqualene · azasqualene · perhydrosqualene
Relateds
Translations (14)
cmn 角鯊烯 /角鲨烯 (triterpene hydrocarbon) · de Squalen (triterpene hydrocarbon) · ja スクアレン (triterpene hydrocarbon) · kk сквален (triterpene hydrocarbon) · fr squalène (triterpene hydrocarbon) · it squalene (triterpene hydrocarbon) · fi skvaleeni (triterpene hydrocarbon) · ky сквален (triterpene hydrocarbon) · sv skvalen (triterpene hydrocarbon) · ca esqualè (triterpene hydrocarbon) · nl squaleen (triterpene hydrocarbon) · cmn 鯊烯 /鲨烯 (triterpene hydrocarbon) · fa اسکوآلن (triterpene hydrocarbon) · es esqualene (triterpene hydrocarbon)