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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

palmitate

/pælmɪteɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does palmitate mean?

noun

A salt or ester of palmitic acid, or a compound containing the palmitate ion. In biochemistry, a palmitate is a fatty acid with a 16-carbon chain.

Example

"The researcher studied the effects of palmitate on cell membrane fluidity."

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