oleogenesis

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noun

The biosynthesis of triglycerides in plants

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Meanings

nounoleogenesis (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe biosynthesis of triglycerides in plants

Origin

From oleo- + -genesis.

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APA

oleogenesis. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oleogenesis

MLA

“oleogenesis.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oleogenesis. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “oleogenesis,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/oleogenesis.

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