dodecanoic acid

[ doh-dek-uh-noh-ik, doh-dek-, doh-dek-, doh-dek- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. lauric acid.

dodecanoic acid

/ ˌdəʊdɛkəˈnəʊɪk /

noun

1. a crystalline fatty acid found as glycerides in many vegetable oils: used in making soaps, insecticides, and synthetic resins. Formula: CH 3 (CH 2 ) 10 COOH Also calledlauric acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of dodecanoic acid¹

dodec- ( def ) + -an(e) + -o- + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of dodecanoic acid¹

C20: from dodecane (see dodeca- , -ane )

Example Sentences

Long sleep was associated with consuming less theobromine, which is found in chocolate and tea, the saturated fat dodecanoic acid, choline found in eggs and fatty meats and total carbohydrates.

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