cetylic acid.
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cetylic acid. — See palmitic acid. [CETYL + IC] … Useful english dictionary
palmitic acid — Chem. a white, crystalline, water insoluble solid, C16H32O2, obtained by hydrolysis from palm oil and natural fats, in which it occurs as the glyceride, and from spermaceti: used in the manufacture of soap. Also called cetylic acid, hexadecanoic… … Universalium
cetyl alcohol — /seet l/ a white, crystalline, water insoluble solid, C16H34O, used chiefly as an emollient in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Also, cetylic alcohol /si til ik/. Also called ethal. [1870 75; CET + YL (so called because some of its compounds are… … Universalium
