palmitic

[ pal-mit-ik, pahl-, pah-mit- ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or derived from palmitic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of palmitic¹

From the French word palmitique, dating back to 1855–60. See palm ², -ite ¹, -ic

Example Sentences

A wax obtained from Rhus succedanea was shown by Stahmer to contain palmitic acid and glycerol in the form of glycerol palmitate.

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It is a combination of palmitic acid and a peculiar hydrocarbon, called (after the whale) "cetyl," and easily forms pure crystals.

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In certain lupine seeds, the fatty acids present in the lecithin appear to be palmitic and stearic.

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If hydrochloric acid is added to a solution of the sodium salts, the free palmitic and stearic acids are precipitated.

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Ordinary fats consist principally of derivatives of palmitic and stearic acids.

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