Squalene

//ˈskweɪliːn//

Word Type

Noun

The word "squalene" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

azasqualene hydroxysqualene pentacyclosqualene perhydrosqualene presqualene

Derived From

Context

organic compound

Type Of (IsA)

chemical compound triterpene

Related Terms

Related Terms

biosynthesis human hydrocarbon linear liver oil sebum shark squalane steroid triterpene

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