arachidic acid

CH3(CH2)18COOH; a fatty acid contained in peanut oil, butter, and other fats. Syn: arachic acid, n-eicosanoic acid, n-icosanoic acid.

Origin

[Arachis, fr. G. arakis, leguminous weed]

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