myristic acid

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Noun

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myristic acid (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) A saturated fatty acid, CH3(CH2)12COOH, tetradecanoic acid, found in both animal and vegetable oils and fats; used in the manufacture of soap, cosmetics etc.

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