palmitin
/ˈpɑlmɪtɪn/
noun
- A solid fat that is a triglyceride of palmitic acid, found in animal and vegetable fats.
- Palmitin is a major component of lard and tallow.
- Palmitin is used in the production of some candles and soaps.
- The chemist isolated palmitin from the palm oil sample.