lignoceric acid

noun

lig·​no·​cer·​ic acid ˌlig-nō-ˌser-ik- How to pronounce lignoceric acid (audio) -ˌsir- How to pronounce lignoceric acid (audio)
: a crystalline fatty acid C24H48O2 that is found especially in wood tar (as from beechwood) and in the form of esters in many fats, fatty oils, and waxes and is derived from kerasin

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“Lignoceric acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lignoceric%20acid. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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