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squalene

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

Españolesqualene
Françaissqualène
DeutschSqualen
6 more languages
Catalàesqualè
Italianosqualene
Қазақ тілісквален
Nederlandssqualeen

CEFR level

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