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myristic acid

my·ris·tic ac·id
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muh-ris-tik]
    • /məˈrɪs tɪk/
    • /maɪrˈɪstɪk ˈasɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-ris-tik]
    • /məˈrɪs tɪk/

Definitions of myristic acid words

  • noun myristic acid an oily, white crystalline compound, C 1 4 H 2 8 O 2 , insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether: used in soaps, cosmetics, and in the synthesis of esters for flavors and perfumes. 1
  • noun myristic acid a fatty acid found in nutmeg oil and certain vegetable and animal fats 0
  • noun myristic acid a white, oily, crystalline fatty acid, CH3(CH2)12COOH, used in making soaps, cosmetics, and food additives 0
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Origin of myristic acid

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin Myristica the nutmeg genus (the acid is a constituent of oil derived from nutmeg and related plants) < Greek myristikḗ, feminine of myristikós fragrant, akin to mýron perfume, unguent

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myristic acid popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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