myricyl alcohol
noun
myr·i·cyl alcohol
ˈmir-ə-ˌsil- 
: a crystalline alcohol C30H62O occurring in the form of esters (as the palmitate) in beeswax and other waxes
called also melissyl alcohol
Dictionary Entries Near myricyl alcohol
Cite this Entry
“Myricyl alcohol.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/myricyl%20alcohol. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share