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| pal·mit·ic ac·id [ pal mìttik ássid, paal mìttik ássid ] |
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acid in natural fats and oils: a waxy acid. Source: plant and animal fats and oils. Use: manufacture of soap, candles, food additives. C15H31COOH
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| [< French palmitique< palme (see palmitin)] |
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