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Lignoceric Acid
Definition 1
A saturated fatty acid with a 24-carbon backbone. Lignoceric acid occurs naturally in wood tar, various cerebrosides, and in small amount in most natural fats. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
Saturated fatty acid with 24 carbons. (NCI Thesaurus/CRCH)
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