Lauric Acid Definition

lôrĭk, lŏr-
noun
A fatty acid, CH3(CH2)10COOH, occurring in many vegetable fats, used in detergents, soaps, wetting agents, etc.
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Origin of Lauric Acid

  • Latin laurus laurel –ic

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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