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cetyl alcohol
[ seet-l ]
/ Ësit l /
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noun
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C16H34O, used chiefly as an emollient in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
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Also ce·tyl·ic al·cohol [si-til-ik]. /sÉȘËtÉȘl ÉȘk/.
Also called ethal.
Words nearby cetyl alcohol
Cetshwayo, Cetti's warbler, Cetura, Cetus, cetyl, cetyl alcohol, cetylic acid, Ceuta, Cévennes, ceviche, Cewa
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Scientific definitions for cetyl alcohol
cetyl alcohol
[ sÄtâČl ]
A waxy alcohol used in lubricants, detergents, cosmetics, and emulsifiers. Chemical formula: C16H34O.
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