Palmitic acid

noun

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

1.nounOne of the most common saturated fatty acids; it is found in all animal and most vegetable oils and fats; it is used in the manufacture of soap etc.

Synonyms

hexadecanoic acid palmitoleic acid palmic acid palmitate palmitin palmin palmitolein palmitelaidic acid palmitone palmitine palmitoyl myristic acid

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