Meaning Of The Word Myristic acid

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myristic acid in British English
a white, oily, crystalline fatty acid, CH3(CH2)12COOH, used in making soaps, cosmetics, and food additives
noun: a fatty acid found in nutmeg oil and certain vegetable and animal fats
noun: an oily, white crystalline compound, C14H28 O2, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether: used in soaps, cosmetics, and in the synthesis of esters for flavors and perfumes

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