palmitin


pal·mi·tin

noun \ˈpal-mət-ən, ˈpä(l)m-ət-ən\

Definition of PALMITIN

: the triglyceride C51H98O6 of palmitic acid that occurs as a solid with stearin and olein in animal fats—called also tripalmitin

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