n. A white crystalline substance extracted from the fruit of the bay (Laurus nobilis), and consisting of a complex mixture of glycerin ethers of several organic acids.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A white crystalline substance extracted from the fruit of the bay (Laurus nobilis), and consisting of a complex mixture of glycerin ethers of several organic acids.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A fatty crystalline principle (C22H30O3) contained in the berries of the laurel.
Word Usage
"Of the above the most important from a soap-maker's point of view are stearin, palmitin, olein and laurin, as these predominate in the fats and oils generally used in that industry."