Definition of Hexacosanoic Acid in English :

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Hexacosanoic Acid meaning in English

Meaning of Hexacosanoic Acid in English

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Hexacosanoic Acid pronunciation in English

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Hexacosanoic Acid

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Noun

1. cerotic acid, hexacosanoic acid

a white solid fatty acid found in waxes (such as beeswax)

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Hexacosanoic Acid

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noun
a white insoluble odourless wax present in beeswax, carnauba, and Chinese wax. Formula: CH3(CH2)24COOH
. Also called: cerotic acid

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