Definitions

1. noun

A yellowish oily liquid obtained from shark liver oil, used in the synthesis of steroids and cosmetics.

“The researcher used squalene as a key ingredient in the production of the new skin cream.”

2. noun

A type of triterpene found in plants and used as a precursor for the synthesis of various steroids.

“The chemist studied the properties of squalene in plant extracts for potential medical applications.”