Recent researches suggest a material called squalene has an ameliorating effect on the ability of particular materials (called carcinogens) to cause cancer (New York Times).
Formula: C30H50Useful english dictionary. 2012.
squalene — /skway leen/, n. Biochem. an oil, C30H50, intermediate in the synthesis of cholesterol, obtained for use in manufacturing pharmaceuticals. [1925 30; < NL Squal(us) name of a genus of sharks (the liver of which yields the oil), L: a kind of fish + … Universalium
squalene — squa•lene [[t]ˈskweɪ lin[/t]] n. biochem. an oil, C30H50, intermediate in the synthesis of cholesterol, obtained for use in manufacturing pharmaceuticals • Etymology: 1925–30; < NL Squal(us) a genus of sharks (the liver of which yields the… … From formal English to slang
squalene — ˈskwāˌlēn noun ( s) Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary squal (from New Latin Squalus) + ene : a liquid acyclic triterpene hydrocarbon 2 that is found especially in the liver oil of various sharks but also in various plant oils, in… … Useful english dictionary
