dodecanoic acid
dodecanoic acid · dodecanoic acids
Any of several isomeric aliphatic carboxylic acids having twelve carbon atomsAny of several isomeric aliphatic carboxylic acids having twelve carbon atoms; but especially n-dodecanoic acid (lauric acid).
Meaning
1 sensesAny of several isomeric aliphatic carboxylic acids having twelve carbon atoms; but especially n-dodecanoic acid (lauric acid).
More definitions
- a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
Forms
plural: dodecanoic acids| Singular | dodecanoic acid |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil):lauric acid
Word family
1 related wordsRelateddodecanoate
See also
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