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palmitic acid
–noun Chemistry.
| a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C16H32O2, obtained by hydrolysis from palm oil and natural fats, in which it occurs as the glyceride, and from spermaceti: used in the manufacture of soap. |
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pal·mit·ic acid
 (pāl-mĭt'ĭk, päl-, pä-mĭt'-) Pronunciation Key
n. A fatty acid, C15H31COOH, occurring in many natural oils and fats and used in making soaps. [French palmitique, from palmite, pith of the palm tree; see palmitin.] |
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| palmitic acid | |
noun | |
| a saturated fatty acid that is the major fat in meat and dairy products |
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| palmitic acid
(pāl-mĭt'ĭk, päl-, pä-mĭt'-) Pronunciation Key
A saturated fatty acid occurring as combustible white crystals in many natural oils (such as spermaceti and palm oil) and fats. It is used in making soaps. Chemical formula: C16H32O2. |
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palmitic acid pal·mit·ic acid (pāl-mĭt'ĭk, päl-, pä-mĭt'-)
n.
A saturated fatty acid occurring in palm oil and other fats. Also called hexadecanoic acid.
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