Usually means: Saturated fatty acid, sixteen carbons.
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(Note: See palmitic_acid as well.)

Definitions from Wiktionary (palmitic acid)

noun:  (organic chemistry) One of the most common saturated fatty acids; it is found in all animal and most vegetable oils and fats; it is used in the manufacture of soap etc.
▸ Also see palmitic_acid


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