n. [ Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_; resin + L. oleum oil. ] 1. (Chem.) A hydrocarbon oil C32H16, obtained by the distillation of resin, -- used as a solvent, as an antiseptic, and in printer's ink. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
2. One of the compounds which function as vitamin A. Called also vitamin A, vitamin A1 and vitamin A alcohol. See vitamin A1. [ PJC ]