Definition of Lauric

1. a. Pertaining to, or derived from, the European bay or laurel (Laurus nobilis).

Definition of Lauric

1. Adjective. Pertaining to, or derived from, the European bay or laurel ''(Laurus nobilis'') ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Lauric

1. Pertaining to, or derived from, the European bay or laurel (Laurus nobilis). Lauric acid, a white, crystalline substance, C12H24O2, resembling palmitic acid, and obtained from the fruit of the bay tree, and other sources. CH3(CH2)10COOH = dodecanoic acid, laurostearic acid, dodecoic acid. Obtained from various vegetable sources. Sodium salt used as a detergent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lauric

laurel willow
laurel wreath
laureled
laureling
laurelite
laurelled
laurelling
laurels
laurelwood
laurence-moon-biedl syndrome
laurentian
laurer
laurestina
laurestine
laurestines
lauric (current term)
lauric acid in-chain-hydroxylase
lauric acid monooxygenase
lauric acids
lauriferous
laurin
laurinol
lauriol
laurionite
lauristinus
laurite
laurone
lauroyl
lauroyls

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