Definitions for oleo-

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

o•le•oˈoʊ liˌoʊ(n.)

  1. Older Use.

    Ref: margarine .

Origin of oleo:

1880–85

oleo-

  1. a combining form meaning “oil”:

    oleoresin.

    Category: Chemistry, Affix

Origin of oleo-:

< L, comb. form repr. oleumoil

Wiktionary

  1. oleo-(Prefix)

    oil or oli-based materials


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