'Palmic' definitions:

Definition of 'Palmic'

From: GCIDE

Palmic \Pal"mic\, a. [Cf. F. palmique.] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the castor-oil plant (Ricinus communis, or Palma Christi) and other species of the family Euphorbiaceae; -- formerly used to designate an acid now called ricinoleic acid (d-12-hydroxyoleic acid, C18H34O3). [Obsoles.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'palmic'

From: GCIDE

Ricinoleic \Ric`in*o"le*ic\, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, a fatty acid analogous to oleic acid, obtained from castor oil as an oily substance, C18H34O3 with a harsh taste. Formerly written ricinolic and formerly referred to as palmic. [1913 Webster +PJC]

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