squalene

English

Etymology

Latin squālus (“shark”) +‎ -ene, because it is found in shark liver.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈskweɪliːn/, /ˈskwɑːliːn/

Noun

squalene (countable and uncountable, plural squalenes)

(organic chemistry) A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.

Derived terms

Translations

triterpene hydrocarbon

Finnish: skvaleeni
French: squalène (fr) m
German: Squalen m

Italian: squalene (it) m
Spanish: esqualene m

See also

squalane

Italian

Etymology

squalo (“shark”) +‎ -ene

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /skwaˈlɛ.ne/, [s̪kwäˈl̺ɛːn̺e]
Rhymes: -ɛne
Stress: squalène
Hyphenation: squa‧le‧ne

Noun

squalene m (plural squaleni)

(organic chemistry) squalene

Related terms

squalo

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