Lauric Acid Definition
lôrĭk, lŏr-
noun
A fatty acid, CH3(CH2)10COOH, occurring in many vegetable fats, used in detergents, soaps, wetting agents, etc.
Webster's New World
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Origin of Lauric Acid
Latin laurus laurel –ic
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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