squalane

English

Etymology

From squalene +‎ -ane.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈskweɪleɪn/, /ˈskwɑːleɪn/

Noun

squalane (countable and uncountable, plural squalanes)

  1. (organic chemistry) A saturated triterpene hydrocarbon made by hydrogenating squalene; used in cosmetics etc.

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