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- noun organic chemistry Any of several isomeric
aliphatic carboxylic acids having twelvecarbon atoms; but especially n-dodecanoic acid (lauric acid )
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- noun a crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils (especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)
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