Meanings
adjectivebehenic (not comparable)
- not comparableOf or pertaining to behenic acid or its derivatives.
Origin
From behen + -ic, from its presence in the oil.
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APA
behenic. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/behenic
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“behenic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/behenic. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “behenic,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/behenic.
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