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Word: Olestra
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
1980s: from (p)ol(y)est(e)r + the suffix -a
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɒˈlɛstrə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a synthetic compound used as a calorie-free substitute for fat in various foods because of its ability to pass through the body without being absorbed. It is a polyester derived from sucrose.
Short Definition:synthetic compound used as calorie-free substitute for fat in various foods because of its ability
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