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lauric
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lauric, a.
- Pertaining to, or derived from, the European bay or laurel (
Laurus nobilis ). [1913 Webster] - pertaining to or combined with lauric acid, the 12-carbon member of the fatty acid series; combined with the acyl group of lauric acid. [PJC]
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