# squalane

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈskweɪleɪn/

## Definitions
1. A saturated triterpene hydrocarbon made by hydrogenating squalene; used in cosmetics etc.

## Etymology
From squalene + -ane.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/squalane