[1870–75; palmit(icacid) + -ate2]This word is first recorded in the period 1870–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Mafia, billing, fifth wheel, giveaway, immobilize
Examples of 'palmitate' in a sentence
palmitate
Retinyl palmitate is less well studied than its cousin, but it may have a similar effect.