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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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
For example, palmitic acid, a saturated fatty acid, is derived from the palm tree.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
"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 researchers used gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to separate out the different molecules in the samples, and found that the coating contained biological long-chain fatty acids including palmitic acid and stearic acid.
From Scientific American • Aug. 19, 2011
If hydrochloric acid is added to a solution of the sodium salts, the free palmitic and stearic acids are precipitated.
From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William
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