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cetyl

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Editorial note

I wonder if any research has been done on producing cetyl palmitate via recombinant DNA synthesis.

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Quick take

(organic chemistry) The univalent hexadecyl radical C₁₆H₃₃- present in many waxes.

Meaning at a glance

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noun

(organic chemistry) The univalent hexadecyl radical C₁₆H₃₃- present in many waxes.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cetyl.

noun

(organic chemistry) The univalent hexadecyl radical C₁₆H₃₃- present in many waxes.

Example sentences

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I wonder if any research has been done on producing cetyl palmitate via recombinant DNA synthesis.

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- Ethyl methicone, cetyl dimethicone, cetyl dimethicone/bis-vinyldimethicone crosspolymer - These are silicone oils and texture modifiers that contribute to the dry and sheer feel, and provide antifoaming properties as well.

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- Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone - This is an emulsifier for silicone in water emulsions.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use cetyl in a sentence?

I wonder if any research has been done on producing cetyl palmitate via recombinant DNA synthesis.

What does cetyl mean?

(organic chemistry) The univalent hexadecyl radical C₁₆H₃₃- present in many waxes.

What part of speech is cetyl?

cetyl is commonly used as noun.