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o·le·um

(ō′lē-əm)

n. pl. o·le·a (ō′lē-ə) or o·le·ums

A corrosive fuming solution of sulfur trioxide in sulfuric acid.

[Latin, olive oil; see oil.]

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oleum

(ˈəʊlɪəm)

n, pl olea (ˈəʊlɪə) or oleums

(Elements & Compounds) another name for fuming sulphuric acid

[from Latin: oil, referring to its oily consistency]

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