monolaurin

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noun

A monoglyceride, the monoester formed from glycerol and lauric acid, used as a surfactant and emulsifier.

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Meanings

nounmonolaurin (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA monoglyceride, the monoester formed from glycerol and lauric acid, used as a surfactant and emulsifier.
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APA

monolaurin. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monolaurin

MLA

“monolaurin.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/monolaurin. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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