squalane

English

Etymology

squalene +‎ -ane

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈskweɪleɪn/, /ˈskwɑːleɪn/

Noun

squalane (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

perhydrosqualene

Translations

hydrocarbon

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Finnish: skvalaani

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