palmitinic

/pælmɪˈtɪnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or derived from palmitic acid

“The palmitinic compounds found in the plant showed promising results in the study.”

2. noun

A compound or group of compounds derived from palmitic acid

“The researcher isolated a palmitinic from the plant’s extract and analyzed its properties.”

Synonyms

  • fatty
  • palmitic

Antonyms

  • hydrophilic
  • water-soluble