palmitate

noun

pal·​mi·​tate ˈpal-mə-ˌtāt How to pronounce palmitate (audio)
ˈpä-,
ˈpäl-,
ˈpȯ- How to pronounce palmitate (audio) ˈpȯl- How to pronounce palmitate (audio)
: a salt or ester of palmitic acid

Examples of palmitate in a Sentence

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One is to switch to the Bio-Oil Natural Oil, which doesn’t contain retinyl palmitate. Annie Blay, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024 An answer to fussy potions with mystery ingredients, tretinoin—the more potent counterpart to over-the-counter retinol, retinal, and retinyl palmitate—has ample research and years of use to back up its efficacy, held back in part because of its inaccessibility. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024 The major difference is that the original formula includes retinyl palmitate, a blend of retinol (the naturally occurring form of Vitamin A) and palmitic acid (a naturally occurring fatty acid), Pregnancy Pampering: What's Safe, What's Not Is Bio-Oil Safe During Pregnancy? Cat Matta, Parents, 22 July 2024 Another good option is retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A common in over-the-counter products. Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for palmitate 

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of palmitate was in 1852

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“Palmitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palmitate. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

palmitate

noun
pal·​mi·​tate ˈpal-mə-ˌtāt How to pronounce palmitate (audio) ˈpä(l)m-ə- How to pronounce palmitate (audio)
: a salt or ester of palmitic acid
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