Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z olecranoid Resembling the olecranon process. olecranon The bony process at the top of the ulna forming the point of the elbow. olecranonectomy Surgical removal or excision of the olecranon. olefiant That produces oil olefin Any of a class of unsaturated open-chain hydrocarbons such as ethylene; an alkene with only one carbon-carbon double bond. olefinated Modified by olefination olefination Any reaction that yields an olefin olefinic Characteristic of, or containing olefins. Oleg A male given name from the Slavic languages. oleh A Jew who has recently made aliyah to Israel; an immigrant to Israel. oleic Of or pertaining to oil, especially to vegetable oil. oleiculture The agricultural production of oils. oleicum oleic acid, (an organic acid prepared from fatals, appearing as a yellowish liquid), used to form oleates oleiferin Any of a group of antifungal lignans present in Virola oleifera oleiferous That produces oil olein Any naturally-occurring greasy or oily substance related to fat. Olejnik A surname from Polish. Olekma A tributary of the Lena river in eastern Siberia. olekminskite A trigonal-trapezohedral mineral containing barium, calcium, carbon, oxygen, and strontium. Oleksander A male given name from Ukrainian, equivalent to English Alexander. Oleksandr Oleksandr (transliteration of Олександр) Oleksandra A transliteration of the Ukrainian female given name Олекса́ндра (Oleksándra) Oleksandriia A miskrada in Oleksandriia Raion, Kirovohrad Oblast, Ukraine. Oleksandrivka The toponym of several settlements in Ukraine Oleksandrivsk A city in Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. Oleksiak A surname from the Slavic languages. Olena A female given name from Ukrainian, equivalent to English Helen. olendalizumab A particular anti-inflammatory monoclonal antibody Olender A surname from Polish. Olene A female given name. Olenekian A subdivision of the Triassic period. olenellid Any trilobite in the family †Olenellidae. olenelline Any member of the suborder †Olenellina of trilobites. olenelloid Any member of the superfamily †Olenelloidea of trilobites. olenid Any member of the family Olenidae of trilobites. Olenik A surname. olenimorph Having the morphology associated with olenid trilobites. olenite A trigonal-ditrigonal pyramidal light pink mineral containing aluminum, boron, hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and sodium. olent scented Olenus A town of Achaia, situated on the left bank of the river Peirus Olenye A village, the administrative centre of Olenyevskoye rural settlement, Dubovsky Raion, Volgograd Oblast, Russia. Olenyok A major river in northern Siberian Russia, west of the lower Lena and east of the Anabar. oleo A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects. oleocanthal A tyrosol ester isolated from extra-virgin olive oil, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. oleocellosis A rind disease on citrus fruit causing blemishes and releasing harmful oils. oleochemical Any organic compound derived from a natural vegetable oil or animal fat oleochemistry The branch of chemistry that deals with oleochemicals. oleocystidium A cystidium which is leaking an oily substance. oleodistillate Any oil that has been purified by distillation (typically at low pressures) oleodynamic Relating to oleodynamics. oleodynamics The study of systems that use oil as the working fluid to transmit power and control motion. oleogel A thixotropic gel, composed of silica in linseed oil, used in oil painting oleogenesis The biosynthesis of triglycerides in plants oleogenic Relating to oleogenesis oleograph A type of chromolithograph, using oil paint on canvas, that attempts to imitate oil painting oleographic Relating to oleography. oleographically By means of, or in the style of, oleography. oleography The art or process of producing the pictures known as oleographs. oleogum Any oily gum oleogustus A proposed basic taste sensation triggered by fatty acids. oleolysis The separation of a layer of oil from a mixture oleolytic Relating to, or causing oleolysis oleomancy The practice of divination by pouring oil into water and observing the resulting patterns. oleomargarine A fatty substance obtained by solidifying purified beef fat, used to make the butter substitute margarine; also, (US) the butter substitute produced in this way, margarine. oleometer An instrument, a kind of hydrometer, for determining the density (and therefore purity) of various commercial oils, like those from marine animals, at a certain temperature. oleone An oily liquid obtained by distillation of calcium oleate, and probably consisting of the ketone of oleic acid. oleophilic Having an affinity for oil (rather than for water) oleophobic Tending to repel oil. oleophobically In an oleophobic manner oleophobicity The state or condition of being oleophobic. oleopneumatic Relating to oil and air. oleoresin A homogeneous mix of essential oil and resin. oleoresinous Of or relating to oleoresin. oleosaccharum An oil-sugar; a preparation made by saturating thirty grains of sugar with one drop of volatile oil. oleose oily oleoside Any of a particular class of secoiridoid glycoside oleosin A kind of structural protein found in vascular plant oil bodies and in plant cells. oleosity The state or quality of being oily or fat; fatness. oleosome Synonym of spherosome. oleovitamin A vitamin administered in the form of an edible oil. oleoyl The univalent carbonyl radical derived from oleic acid oleoylethanolamide An endogenous peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor alpha agonist. oleraceous Relating to potherbs. olericultural Relating to olericulture. olericulture The field of horticulture dealing with the production, storage, processing and marketing of vegetables olericulturist A person who carries out olericulture. Olesen A patrilineal surname. Olesh A surname. Oleshky A former raion of Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, established in 1923, disestablished on the 19th of July 2020. Olesky A surname. Olesno A town, county, and gmina in Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. Oleson A surname. olestra A fat substitute (a glyceride of sucrose) that cannot be easily digested and therefore adds no fat, calories, or cholesterol to food products; also used as an industrial lubricant. Olesya A diminutive of the female given name Aleksandra /Oleksandra, equivalent to English Alexis of Russian and Ukrainian usage. olethreutid Any moth in the family Olethreutidae, now considered to be the tortricid subfamily Olethreutinae olethreutine Any moth of the tribe Olethreutini Oletta A surname. oleum A solution of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid. oleuropein A complex glycoside, found in the leaves of olive and privet, that may have a beneficial effect on the immune system. Olevsk A city in Korosten Raion, Zhytomyr Oblast, Ukraine. Olexa A surname from Polish. oleyl The radical of oleic acid, derived from the non-drying oils. oleylamine An unsaturated fatty amine with the chemical formula C₁₈H₃₅NH₂, used as a surfactant and in the synthesis of nanoparticles. olezarsen A medication used in the treatment of familial chylomicronemia syndrome. olf A unit measuring the strength of an olfactory pollution source as detected by an average adult in typical conditions. olfact To smell. olfactant Synonym of odorant. olfactible Having an odor; capable of being smelled. olfactic Referring to the olfactory senses or the sense of smell. olfactics The study of smells and how they are perceived. olfaction The sense of smell; the detection of airborne molecules. olfactive Of or pertaining to the sense of smell; olfactory olfactogustatory Relating to the senses of smell and taste olfactologist One who studies olfactology. olfactology The chemical study of smell. olfactome All the olfactory compounds used by a particular organism olfactomedin Any of a class of polymeric glycoproteins that are a major component of the extracellular matrix of olfactory neuroepithelium olfactometer A device used to measure the acuity of a person's sense of smell. olfactometric Of or pertaining to olfactometry. olfactometrically By means of olfactometry. olfactometry The study and measurement of smells. olfactomotor Of or pertaining to both olfactory and motor activity, as for example where thinking about an odor triggers sniffing. olfactophilia Sexual arousal caused by certain smells or odors. olfactor A smelling organ; a nose or similar organ. olfactorial olfactory olfactoric olfactory olfactorily In an olfactory sense. olfactorise British standard spelling of olfactorize. olfactorize To form a mental representation of what something smells like. olfactory Concerning the sense of smell. olfactotoxic toxic to the olfactory system olfactotoxicant An olfactory toxicant olfactronic Relating to olfactronics. olfactronics The design and use of machines to analyze smells. olfacty A unit for measuring intensity of smell. Olga A female given name from Russian, Ukrainian, or Belarusian. Olgin A surname from Spanish. olgite A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing barium, oxygen, phosphorus, sodium, and strontium. olgolian A person from Bosnia and Herzegovina Olgovka A hamlet in Rassvetovsky selsoviet, Davlekanovsky Raion, Republic of Bashkortostan, Volga Federal District, Russia. Olha A transliteration of the Ukrainian female given name О́льга (Ólʹha) OLHC Office of the Leader of the House of Commons Olhivka A village in Borova settlement hromada, Izium Raion, Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine, founded in 1685. OLHL Office of the Leader of the House of Lords Oli A diminutive of the male given name Oliver. oliban Olibanum. olibanum A gum resin from trees of the genus Boswellia, formerly used as a medicine and now mainly as incense. olibene An essential oil, principally a mixture of diterpenes, obtained by the distillation of olibanum. oliceridine An opioid drug for the treatment of acute pain. Olicity The ship of characters Oliver Queen (Green Arrow) and Felicity Smoak from the television series Arrow.