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Meaning of myristic acid

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myristic acid

noun

Definitions

  1. 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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Related words

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