palmitic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of palmitic
From the French word palmitique, dating back to 1855–60. See palm 2, -ite 1, -ic
Example Sentences
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All the same, the fatty acid profile of tallow does overlap with some lipids found in human skin and sebum, including palmitic, stearic and oleic acids.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
When it came to the mitochondria, however, DHA did not prevent the loss of function that followed exposure to palmitic acid.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 27, 2023
Animal fats with stearic acid and palmitic acid contained in meat, and the fat with butyric acid contained in butter, are examples of saturated fats.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 25, 2013
"The majority of studies support the concept that palmitic acid in palm oil raises LDL cholesterol," Clifton wrote in an editorial that accompanied Tholstrup's study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
From Reuters ● Nov. 15, 2011
The first on examination proved to be a mixture of palmitic and stearic acids existing uncombined in the wool oil.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 497, July 11, 1885 by Various
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