myristicacid

my·ris·tic acid (mə-rĭsʹtĭk, mī-) n.

A fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH, occurring in animal and vegetable fats and used in the manufacture of cosmetics, soaps, perfumes, and flavorings.

  [Greek muristikos, fragrant, from muron, perfume.]

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