Definition of monolein in English:
monolein
(also mono-olein)
noun məˈnəʊlɪɪnmɒˈnəʊlɪɪn
Chemistry Either of two isomeric glycerides (C₂₁H₄₀O₄) of oleic acid that contain one oleic acid radical.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in William A. Miller (1817–1870), chemist. From mono- + olein.