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Lauric Acid
Definition 1
A saturated medium-chain fatty acid with a 12-carbon backbone. Lauric acid is found naturally in various plant and animal fats and oils, and is a major component of coconut oil and palm kernel oil. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Saturated fatty acid with 12 carbons. (NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)
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