Medical Dictionary
margaric acid
noun mar·gar·ic acid \mär-ˌgar-ik-\
Medical Definition of MARGARIC ACID
1
: a crystalline synthetic fatty acid C17H34O2 intermediate between palmitic acid and stearic acid
2
: a mixture of palmitic acid and stearic acid obtained from various natural fats, oils, and waxes
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