palmitic

[ pal-mit-ik, pahl-, pah-mit- ]

/ pælˈmɪt ɪk, pɑl-, pɑˈmɪt- /

of or derived from palmitic acid.

Origin of palmitic

From the French word palmitique, dating back to 1855–60. See palm², -ite¹, -ic

Ordinary fats consist principally of derivatives of palmitic and stearic acids.

An Elementary Study of Chemistry |William McPherson
Likewise the melting point of stearic acid is lowered by the addition of a small amount of palmitic acid.

Soap-Making Manual |E. G. Thomssen
The oleic acid, being liquid at ordinary temperature, together with some stearic and palmitic acid, is thus pressed out.

Soap-Making Manual |E. G. Thomssen
They all consist of acids (stearic, palmitic, &c.) united with glycerine.

The Stock-Feeder's Manual |Charles Alexander Cameron

It is a combination of palmitic acid and a peculiar hydrocarbon, called (after the whale) "cetyl," and easily forms pure crystals.

More Science From an Easy Chair |Sir E. Ray (Edwin Ray) Lankester