Meaning Of The Word Palmitic acid

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palmitic acid in American English
a colorless, crystalline fatty acid, CH3(CH2)14COOH, found uncombined in palm oil and as the glyceryl ester in other vegetable and animal fats and oils
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C16H32 O2, 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

palmitic acid in British English
noun: a white crystalline solid that is a saturated fatty acid: used in the manufacture of soap and candles. Formula: (C15 H31)COOH

palmitic acid in the Pharmaceutical Industry
noun: Palmitic acid is fatty acid used, for example, in long-acting depot medication.

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