palmic acid
English
Etymology
From Palma Christi, a name of the castor-oil plant (Ricinus communis) from which it is derived. See -ic.
Noun
palmic acid (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry, obsolete) Ricinoleic acid
- (organic chemistry) Synonym of palmitic acid
Derived terms
Translations
ricinoleic acid — see ricinoleic acid
References
- “palmic acid”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
Anagrams
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