palmic acid

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Etymology

From Palma Christi, a name of the castor-oil plant (Ricinus communis) from which it is derived. See -ic.

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palmic acid (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry, obsolete) Ricinoleic acid
  2. (organic chemistry) Synonym of palmitic acid.

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