Meanings
nounmyristic acid (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryA saturated fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH, tetradecanoic acid, found in both animal and vegetable oils and fats; used in the manufacture of soap, cosmetics etc.
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nouna saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats
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myristic acid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/myristic%20acid
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