palmitic acid
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[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/10/Palmitic_acid_structure.png/300px-Palmitic_acid_structure.png)
Etymology
[edit]From being an acid discovered in saponified palm oils. From French palmite (“pith of the palm tree”) + -ic. From Latin palma (“palm tree”).
Noun
[edit]- (organic chemistry) One 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
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[edit]saturated fatty acid
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