Squalene

Pronunciation: /skweɪˈliːn/

Definitions of squalene

noun a natural organic compound found in human sebum and certain fish oils, used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals

Example Sentences

A1 Squalene is a natural compound found in shark liver oil.

A2 Many skincare products contain squalene as a moisturizing ingredient.

B1 The extraction of squalene from olive oil is a common practice in the cosmetic industry.

B2 Research has shown that squalene has antioxidant properties that benefit the skin.

C1 The pharmaceutical industry uses squalene in the production of vaccines.

C2 The molecular structure of squalene makes it an ideal ingredient for skincare products.

Examples of squalene in a Sentence

formal Squalene is a natural compound found in high concentrations in shark liver oil.

informal I heard squalene is used in some beauty products for its moisturizing properties.

slang I need to get my hands on some of that squalene stuff for my dry skin.

figurative The squalene of the business world is innovation - it keeps everything running smoothly.

Grammatical Forms of squalene

• plural: squalenes
• comparative: more squalene
• superlative: most squalene
• present tense: squalene
• future tense: will squalene
• perfect tense: have squalened
• continuous tense: is squalening
• singular: squalene
• positive degree: squalene
• infinitive: to squalene
• gerund: squalening
• participle: squalened

Origin and Evolution of squalene

First Known Use: 1906 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'squalene' originated from the Latin word 'squalus' which means 'shark'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of shark liver oil, squalene has evolved to be known as a natural organic compound found in plants and animals, with various applications in skincare and pharmaceuticals.