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Ricinolein
Pronunciation : Ric`in*o"le*in
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. ricinus castor-oil plant + oleum oil.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: The glycerin salt of ricinoleic acid, occuring as a characteristic constituent of castor oil; -- formerly called palmin.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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