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Definition of Oleate

1. n. A salt of oleic acid. Some oleates, as the oleate of mercury, are used in medicine by way of inunction.

Definition of Oleate

1. a chemical salt [n -S]

Medical Definition of Oleate

1. A salt of oleic acid. Some oleates, as the oleate of mercury, are used in medicine by way of inunction. Origin: Cf.F. Oleate. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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