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Palmitic

Pal-mit′ic

,
Adj.
(Physiol. Chem.)
Pertaining to, or obtained from, palmitin or palm oil;
as,
palmitic
acid (
C16H32O2
), a white crystalline substance belonging to the fatty acid series
. It is readily soluble in hot alcohol, and melts to a liquid oil at 62° C.

Definition 2024


palmitic

palmitic

English

Adjective

palmitic (not comparable)

  1. (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from palmitic acid