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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A white waxy substance, found in small quantities in spermaceti as an ethereal salt of several fatty acids, and regarded as an alcohol of the methane series. uncountable

Etymology

Blend of myristic + ether + alcohol.

Related phrases

fatty acid

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