Lauric acid definition

Lauric acid

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WordNet

(1) A crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)

WiktionaryText

lauric acid

a fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₁₀COOH, occurring in coconut, palm and laurel oil; mostly used in making cosmetics and soaps