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palmitin

/ˈpæl.mɪ.tɪn/

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noun

/ˈpæl.mɪ.tɪn/C2formalscientific
  • ruХимическое соединение, представляющее собой сложный эфир, образованный глицерином и пальмитиновой кислотой, обычно встречающееся в животных и растительных жирах.

A chemical compound that is an ester formed from glycerol and palmitic acid, commonly found in animal and vegetable fats.

  1. Chemical compoundC2formalscientific

    A triglyceride ester formed from glycerol and three molecules of palmitic acid, commonly found in animal fats and palm oil.

    ruХимическое соединение

    • Palmitin is a major component of palm oil.
    • The researchers analyzed the palmitin content in the sample.
    • Palmitin contributes to the solid consistency of certain fats at room temperature.

    Synonymstripalmitin