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palmitin
[ pal-mi-tin, pahl-, pah-mi- ]
noun
Chemistry.
- a white, crystalline, water-insoluble powder, C 5 1 H 9 8 O 6 , prepared from glycerol and palmitic acid: used in the manufacture of soap.
palmitin
/ ˈpælmɪtɪn /
noun
- the colourless glyceride of palmitic acid, occurring in many natural oils and fats. Formula: (C 15 H 31 COO) 3 C 3 H 5 Also calledtripalmitin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of palmitin1
C19: from French palmitine, probably from palmite pith of the palm tree; see palm ²
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