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TETRADECANOIC ACID

\tˈɛtɹe͡ɪdkˌanə͡ʊɪk ˈasɪd], \tˈɛtɹe‍ɪdkˌanə‍ʊɪk ˈasɪd], \t_ˈɛ_t_ɹ_eɪ_d_k_ˌa_n_əʊ_ɪ_k ˈa_s_ɪ_d]\

Definitions of TETRADECANOIC ACID

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a saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A saturated 14-carbon fatty acid occuring in most animal and vegetable fats, particularly butterfat and coconut, palm, and nutmeg oils. It is used to synthesize flavor and as an ingredient in soaps and cosmetics. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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