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Palmitic AcidMain Entry: pal·mit·ic acidPronunciation: ( )pal- mit-ik-, ( )pä(l)- Function: noun : A waxy crystalline saturated fatty acid C16H32O2 occurring free or in the form of esters (as glycerides) in most fats and fatty oils and in several essential oils and waxes -- called also hexadecanoic acid Palmitic acid constitutes between 20 and 30 percent of most animal fats and is also an important constituent of most vegetable fats (35 - 45 percent of palm oil). It's considered a saturated fatty acid.
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