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Lauric Acid.
Lauric Acid - as a noun
A crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dodecanoic acidExample Sentences
"A common source of lauric acid is palm kernel oil."
"The molecular formula of lauric acid is C12H24O2."
"The melting point of lauric acid is around 44 degrees Celsius."
"Some studies suggest that lauric acid can help increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels."
"The lauric acid content in coconut oil is responsible for its antimicrobial properties."
