Definitions For Squalene

Noun

SQUALENE. (countable and uncountable, plural SQUALENEs) (organic compound) A linear triterpene hydrocarbon found in shark liver oil and in human sebum; it plays a role in the biosynthesis of steroids.

Derived terms

{{der2, en

Translations

Finnish: skvaleeni French: squalène, m German: Squalen, m Italian: squalene, m Spanish: esqualene, m

See also

squalane

Etymology

{{der + en + la + squālus + + shark}} + ene, because it is found in shark liver.

Is Squalene a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
17
Words with Friends
20

The word Squalene is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends

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