Definition of Lauric Acid in English :

Define Lauric Acid in English

Lauric Acid meaning in English

Meaning of Lauric Acid in English

Pronunciation of Lauric Acid in English

Lauric Acid pronunciation in English

Pronounce Lauric Acid in English

Lauric Acid

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Noun

1. dodecanoic acid, lauric acid

a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)

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Lauric Acid

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dodecanoic acid
noun
another name for dodecanoic acid

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Lauric Acid

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a fatty acid, CH3(CH2)10COOH, occurring in many vegetable fats, used in detergents, soaps, wetting agents, etc.

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Lauric Acid

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n.
A white solid fatty acid, C12H24O2, obtained chiefly from coconut and laurel oils and used in making soaps, cosmetics, esters, and lauryl alcohol.

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