palmitate

noun

pal·​mi·​tate ˈpal-mə-ˌtāt 

ˈpä-, 

ˈpäl-, 

ˈpȯ-  ˈpȯl- 

: a salt or ester of palmitic acid

Examples of palmitate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Both have visibly decreased since using the serum, which combines retinol, known for smoothing lines and improving skin tone, and retinyl palmitate, which helps protect and preserve the skin barrier. — Jacqueline Tempera, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

Along with nonfat milk, sugar, and palm oil, Nela includes vitamin A palmitate and riboflavin to fortify the finished product. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Apr. 2026

Elevated triglycerides and a fatty acid called palmitate also impaired an enzyme called lysyl oxidase, which maintains the structure of the aortic wall, the team found. — Brianna Abbott, STAT, 7 Apr. 2026

From skin-softening emollients, such as isopropyl palmitate and vitamin E, to soothing, hydrating panthenol and even moisturizing castor oil, the Best of Beauty Award-winning formula more than covers your healthy nail bases. — Sarah Felbin, Allure, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for palmitate

• abdicate
• abrogate
• acetate
• activate
• actuate
• aggravate
• agitate
• alginate
• alienate
• allocate
• amputate
• angulate

Medical Definition

palmitate

noun

pal·​mi·​tate ˈpal-mə-ˌtāt  ˈpä(l)m-ə- 

: a salt or ester of palmitic acid