palmitate

noun

pal·mi·tate ˈpal-mə-ˌtāt

ˈpä-,

ˈpäl-,

ˈpȯ-

ˈpȯl-

: a salt or ester of palmitic acid

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An answer to fussy potions with mystery ingredients, tretinoin—the more potent counterpart to over-the-counter retinol, retinal, and retinyl palmitate—has ample research and years of use to back up its efficacy, held back in part because of its inaccessibility. —

Deanna Pai, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2024 The major difference is that the original formula includes retinyl palmitate, a blend of retinol (the naturally occurring form of Vitamin A) and palmitic acid (a naturally occurring fatty acid), Pregnancy Pampering: What's Safe, What's Not Is Bio-Oil Safe During Pregnancy? —

Cat Matta, Parents, 22 July 2024 Another good option is retinyl palmitate, a form of vitamin A common in over-the-counter products. —

Deanna Pai, Allure, 21 July 2024 There’s also retinyl palmitate (a little less potent that retinol), retinaldehyde (a form more potent than retinol), tretinoin (typically prescription-grade), etc. —

Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for palmitate