myristin (Meaning)
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myristin (n.)
The myristate of glycerin, -- found as a vegetable fat in nutmeg butter, etc.
Synonyms & Antonyms of myristin
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myristin Sentence Examples
- Myristin, a fatty acid, is found in abundance in nutmeg and coconut oil.
- The characteristic flavor of nutmeg is attributed to a combination of myristin and other compounds.
- Myristin is a saturated fatty acid, meaning it contains no double bonds.
- Myristin has a white crystalline appearance at room temperature.
- Myristin is commonly used in the production of margarine and other food products.
- The melting point of myristin is 54-56 degrees Celsius.
- Myristin is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
- Myristin is classified as a lauric acid derivative.
- Myristin is a primary component of the lipid fraction of coconut oil.
- The esterification of myristin with glycerol results in the formation of myristin triglycerides.
FAQs About the word myristin
The myristate of glycerin, -- found as a vegetable fat in nutmeg butter, etc.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Myristin, a fatty acid, is found in abundance in nutmeg and coconut oil.
The characteristic flavor of nutmeg is attributed to a combination of myristin and other compounds.
Myristin is a saturated fatty acid, meaning it contains no double bonds.
Myristin has a white crystalline appearance at room temperature.
