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hexadecanoic acid

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun hexadecanoic acid has 1 sense
  1. palmitic acid, hexadecanoic acid - a saturated fatty acid that is the major fat in meat and dairy products
    --1 is a kind of saturated fatty acid
    --1 is a substance of meat; dairy product

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Hexadecanoic Acid

Definition: Hexadecanoic acid, also known as palmitic acid, is a saturated fatty acid with the chemical formula C16H32O2. It is commonly found in animal and plant sources and is a major component of palm oil, cheese, butter, and meat.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: Hexadecanoic acid

Senses and Usages:

  1. Biochemistry: Referring to the fatty acid compound comprised of 16 carbon atoms and a carboxyl functional group.
  2. Food Science: A saturated fatty acid commonly occurring in various food products.

Sample Sentences:

Noun (Biochemistry sense):

  • The hexadecanoic acid is an essential component of cell membranes.
  • Researchers are studying the role of hexadecanoic acid in lipid metabolism.

Noun (Food Science sense):

  • Butter contains a significant amount of hexadecanoic acid.
  • The presence of hexadecanoic acid gives cheese its distinct flavor.

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