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Webster 1913 Edition


Elain

{

E-la′ine

, or

E-la′in

}
,
Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] olive oil, oil, from [GREEK] the olive tree: cf. F.
élaïne
.]
(Chem.)
Same as
Olein
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Elain

ELA'IN

,
Noun.
[Gr. oily.] The oily or liquid principle of oils and fats.

Definition 2024


elain

elain

See also: eläin

English

Noun

elain (uncountable)

  1. eleoptene