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dodecanoic acid
dodecanoic acid (ˌdəʊdɛkəˈnəʊɪk) n (Elements & Compounds) a crystalline fatty acid found as glycerides in many vegetable oils: used in making soaps, insecticides, and synthetic resins. Formula: CH3(CH2)10COOH. Also called: lauric acid [C20: from dodecane (see dodeca-, -ane)]Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | dodecanoic acid - a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)lauric acidsaturated fatty acid - a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats |
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Related to dodecanoic acid: tetradecanoic acid, hexadecanoic acid, lauric acidSynonyms for dodecanoic acidnoun a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)SynonymsRelated Words |