cetyl alcohol
[ seet-l ]
/ ˈsit l /
noun
a white, crystalline, water-insoluble solid, C16H34O, used chiefly as an emollient in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Also
ce·tyl·ic al·cohol
[si-til-ik] /sɪˈtɪl ɪk/.
Also called
ethal.
Words nearby cetyl alcohol
cetshwayo,
cetti's warbler,
cetura,
cetus,
cetyl,
cetyl alcohol,
cetylic acid,
ceuta,
ceviche,
cewa,
ceylon
Scientific definitions for cetyl alcohol
cetyl alcohol
[ sēt′l ]
A waxy alcohol used in lubricants, detergents, cosmetics, and emulsifiers. Chemical formula: C16H34O.