palmitic acid

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Noun

palmitic acid (uncountable)

1. (fatty acid) 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

• hexadecanoic acid

Translations

• French: acide palmitique
• Russian: пальмити́новая кислота́

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