squalane

English

Etymology

squalene +‎ -ane

Pronunciation

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

Noun

squalane (uncountable)

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

Synonyms

• perhydrosqualene

Translations

hydrocarbon

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• Finnish: skvalaani