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Meaning of squalene | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈskweɪliːn

Definitions

A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Català esqualè
Deutsch Squalen
Español esqualene
Suomi skvaleeni
Français squalène
Italiano squalene
日本語 スクアレン
Қазақша сквален
Nederlands squaleen

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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