ALL meanings of myristic acid
my·ris·tic ac·id
M m - 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