lauric

/ˈlɔːrɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or obtained from lauric acid or the laurel tree.

“The lauric oil has numerous health benefits, making it a popular choice in skincare products.”

2. noun

A monounsaturated fatty acid found in laurel oil.

“The researcher studied the properties of lauric acid to understand its potential applications in medicine.”

3. noun

A type of acid found in the oil of the bay laurel.

“The chemist isolated the lauric acid from the bay laurel oil to analyze its chemical composition.”

Synonyms

  • fatty acid
  • laurate
  • monounsaturated

Antonyms

  • polyunsaturated
  • saturated