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lauryl alcohol
[ lawr-il, lor- ]
/ ˈlɔr ɪl, ˈlɒr- /
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noun Chemistry.
a compound that, depending upon purity, is either a crystalline solid or colorless liquid, C12H26O, obtained by the reduction of fatty acids of coconut oil: used chiefly in the manufacture of synthetic detergents.
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British Dictionary definitions for lauryl alcohol
lauryl alcohol
/ (ˈlɔːrɪl, ˈlɒ-) /
noun
a water-insoluble crystalline solid used in the manufacture of detergents; 1-dodecanol. Formula: CH 3 (CH 2) 10 CH 2 OH
Word Origin for lauryl alcohol
C20: from laur (ic acid) + -yl
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Scientific definitions for lauryl alcohol
lauryl alcohol
[ lôr′əl ]
A colorless solid alcohol used in synthetic detergents and pharmaceuticals. Chemical formula: C12H26O.
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