HEXADECANOIC ACID
(noun)Definitions
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Hexadecanoic Acid.
Hexadecanoic Acid - as a noun
A saturated fatty acid that is the major fat in meat and dairy products
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
palmitic acidExample Sentences
"The chemical structure of hexadecanoic acid consists of a long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxylic acid group at one end."
"One of the most well-known sources of hexadecanoic acid is palm oil."
"The melting point of hexadecanoic acid is around 63 degrees Celsius."
"In the body, hexadecanoic acid can be metabolized into energy or stored as adipose tissue."
"The systematic name of hexadecanoic acid is octadecanoic acid."
