margaric acid


mar·gar·ic acid

noun \mär-ˌgar-ik-\

Definition of MARGARIC ACID

1
: a crystalline synthetic fatty acid C17H34O2 intermediate between palmitic acid and stearic acid
2
: a mixture of palmitic acid and stearic acid obtained from various natural fats, oils, and waxes

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