cetyl alcohol
[ seet-l ]
noun
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C16H34O, used chiefly as an emollient in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Origin of cetyl alcohol
1- Also called ethal.
- Also ce·tyl·ic al·cohol [si-til-ik]. /sɪˈtɪl ɪk/.
Words Nearby cetyl alcohol
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Scientific definitions for cetyl alcohol
cetyl alcohol
[ sēt′l ]
A waxy alcohol used in lubricants, detergents, cosmetics, and emulsifiers. Chemical formula: C16H34O.
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