palmitic acid
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
English[edit]
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[edit]
Translations[edit]
saturated fatty acid
|