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

  1. Myristin, a fatty acid, is found in abundance in nutmeg and coconut oil.
  2. The characteristic flavor of nutmeg is attributed to a combination of myristin and other compounds.
  3. Myristin is a saturated fatty acid, meaning it contains no double bonds.
  4. Myristin has a white crystalline appearance at room temperature.
  5. Myristin is commonly used in the production of margarine and other food products.
  6. The melting point of myristin is 54-56 degrees Celsius.
  7. Myristin is insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.
  8. Myristin is classified as a lauric acid derivative.
  9. Myristin is a primary component of the lipid fraction of coconut oil.
  10. The esterification of myristin with glycerol results in the formation of myristin triglycerides.

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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.