English Explanatory Dictionary

lauric acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A saturated fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₁₀COOH, occurring in coconut, palm and laurel oil; mostly used in making cosmetics and soaps

Word forms

lauric acid

Synonyms

dodecanoic acid
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