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Complete Definition of "lauric"

English

Etymology
laur(el) + -ic
Pronunciation
Lau"ric
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Adjective
lauric

  1. Pertaining to, or derived from, the European bay or laurel (Laurus nobilis)

Derived terms
Lauric acid, (Chemistry): a white, crystalline substance, C<sub>12</sub>H<sub>24</sub>O<sub>2</sub>, resembling palmitic acid, and obtained from the fruit of the bay tree, and other sources. The formula is also written CH<sub>3</sub>(CH<sub>2</sub>)<sub>10</sub>COOH = dodecanoic acid, laurostearic acid, dodecoic acid. Obtained from various vegetable sources. Sodium salt used as a detergent

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