behenic acid

behenic acid

noun Chemistry.
a crystalline, saturated fatty acid, C22H44O2, obtained from plant sources, used chiefly in the manufacture of cosmetics, waxes, and plasticizers.

Origin:
1870–75
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Behenic acid is always a great word to know.
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a substance that causes a chemical reaction without itself being affected
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