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oleos

oleos is the plural of oleo.

Meaning of oleo

Noun (1)

oleo (plural oleos)

  1. A type of energy-absorbing landing gear strut in which sudden compression or extension of the strut causes a gas-filled chamber to push or pull a piston which forces oil through a small orifice, resulting in absorption of energy through viscous effects.
    • If the oil leaks out of the oleos, they won't be able to cushion the aircraft against a hard landing.

Noun (2)

oleo (usually uncountable, plural oleos)

  1. (US, usually) The various fats and oils that go into the making of margarine.

Noun (3)

oleo (usually uncountable, plural oleos)

  1. (US, dated, usually) Synonym of margarine.
    Synonyms:
    margarine

Questions about oleos

What is oleos the plural of?
Oleos is the plural of oleo.

Words near oleos in the dictionary

  1. oleoptenes
  2. oleoresin
  3. oleoresin capsicum
  4. oleoresinous
  5. oleoresins
  6. oleos
  7. oleosaccharum
  8. oleose
  9. oleoside
  10. oleosides
  11. oleosin

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