elaeoptene Meaning, Definition & Usage
E`læ*op"tene noun
(Also<
- Elaeoptene
- Elæoptene
)
Etymology
Gr. olive oil, oil + winged, fleeting.Definitions
(Chem.) The more liquid or volatile portion of certain oily substance, as distinguished from stearoptene, the more solid parts. Written also elaoptene .
