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Myristic

My-ris′tic

(mĭ-rĭs′tĭk)
,
Adj.
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or derived from, the nutmeg (
Myristica
). Specifically, designating an acid (
C14H28O2
) found in nutmeg oil and otoba fat, and extracted as a white crystalline waxy substance.