palmitin
pal·mi·tin
noun\ˈpal-mə-tən, ˈpä-, ˈpäl-, ˈpȯ-, ˈpȯl-\
Definition of PALMITIN
: an ester of glycerol and palmitic acid; especially : a solid ester found in animal fats
Origin of PALMITIN
French palmitine, probably from palmite pith of the palm tree, from Spanish palmito
First Known Use: 1855
Learn More About PALMITIN
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: palmito (noun)
Previous Word in the Dictionary: palmitic acid
All Words Near: palmitin
Previous Word in the Dictionary: palmitic acid
All Words Near: palmitin
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up palmitin? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
