palmitin

noun

pal·​mi·​tin ˈpal-mə-tən How to pronounce palmitin (audio)
ˈpä-,
ˈpäl-,
ˈpȯ- How to pronounce palmitin (audio) ˈpȯl- How to pronounce palmitin (audio)
: an ester of glycerol and palmitic acid
especially : a solid ester found in animal fats

Word History

Etymology

French palmitine, probably from palmite pith of the palm tree, from Spanish palmito

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of palmitin was in 1852

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Cite this Entry

“Palmitin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palmitin. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

palmitin

noun
: 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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