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Myristin

My-ris′tin

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Noun.
(Chem.)
The myristate of glycerin, – found as a vegetable fat in nutmeg butter, etc.

Definition 2024


myristin

myristin

English

Noun

myristin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The myristate of glycerin, found as a vegetable fat in nutmeg butter, etc.

Derived terms

  • dilauromyristin
  • laurodimyristin