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myristic acid
tetradecanoic acid
Definition: a saturated fatty acid occurring naturally in animal and vegetable fats
Definition: A saturated fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₁₂COOH, tetradecanoic acid, found in both animal and vegetable oils and fats; used in the manufacture of soap, cosmetics etc.