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palmitic

/pal-mit-ik, pahl-, pah-mit-/US // pælˈmɪt ɪk, pɑl-, pɑˈmɪt- //

棕榈酸,棕榈酸钠,棕榈酸酯,棕榈酸盐

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : of or derived from palmitic acid.

Examples

  • A wax obtained from Rhus succedanea was shown by Stahmer to contain palmitic acid and glycerol in the form of glycerol palmitate.

  • It is a combination of palmitic acid and a peculiar hydrocarbon, called (after the whale) "cetyl," and easily forms pure crystals.

  • In certain lupine seeds, the fatty acids present in the lecithin appear to be palmitic and stearic.

  • If hydrochloric acid is added to a solution of the sodium salts, the free palmitic and stearic acids are precipitated.

  • Ordinary fats consist principally of derivatives of palmitic and stearic acids.