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palmitic acid

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

One of the most common saturated fatty acids; it is found in all animal and most vegetable oils and fats; it is used in the manufacture of soap etc.

uncountable

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CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

palmitin palmito palmitoleamide palmitoleate palmitoleic acid palmitolein

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