palmitate
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of palmitate
First recorded in 1870–75; palmit(ic acid) + -ate 2
Example Sentences
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The vitamin-A-deficient diet had similar composition to the control diet but with no added vitamin A palmitate.
From Nature • Apr. 4, 2014
Although the FDA considers retinyl palmitate to be safe, research suggests that upon interaction with UVA light, the compound produces reactive oxygen species.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2013
Oxybenzone is an endocrine disrupter, the EWG says, and retinyl palmitate is a form of topical vitamin A that some animal studies suggest may be linked to an increased risk of skin cancer.
From Time • May 25, 2011
About 40 percent include retinyl palmitate, a type of vitamin A that the group says may hasten the development of skin cancer.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 19, 2010
Additional evidence of the large proportion of oleic acid was furnished by forming the lead salt, and treating with ether, in which lead oleate is soluble, the stearate and palmitate being insoluble.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 488, May 9, 1885 by Various
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