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palmitin
pal·mi·tin [ pálmitin, plmitin, pmitin ]


noun 
Definition:
 
ester of palmitic acid and glycerol: an ester of palmitic acid and glycerol. Source: animal fats, palm oil. Use: soap-making.
[Mid-19th century. < French palmitine< palme "palm tree" < Latin palma (see palm2)]
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