myristic acid

noun

my·​ris·​tic acid mə-ˈri-stik- 

mī-

: a crystalline fatty acid C₁₄H₂₈O₂ occurring especially in the form of glycerides in most fats

Examples of myristic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Studies show that this natural oil is made up mostly of fatty acids, like lauric acid, myristic acid, and linoleic acid, and provides a lot of benefits when used in cooking or our hair care and skincare regimens. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2024

For example in butter, oleic acid (32%), myristic acid (20%), palmitic acid (15%) and searic acid (15%) make up the greatest percentage of the fatty acids [2]. —Vince C Reyes, Discover Magazine, 28 May 2013

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from New Latin Myristica, genus of trees

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for myristic acid

• antacid
• placid

Medical Definition

myristic acid

noun

my·​ris·​tic acid mi-ˌris-tik-  mī- 

: a crystalline fatty acid C₁₄H₂₈O₂ occurring especially in the form of glycerides in most fats

called also tetradecanoic acid