TechnologySeptember 6, 2026

lauryl

LOR-uhl

Definition

A chemical radical or group derived from lauric acid, commonly found in surfactants used in soaps and cleaning products.

Etymology

The word is derived from 'laurel' because it was originally obtained from laurel oil. It entered chemical terminology in the 19th century to describe the specific fatty acid structure found in various vegetable fats.

In the news

The article uses the term as part of the compound 'sodium lauryl sulfate,' a foaming agent removed from Dyson's proprietary toothpaste to prevent the camera lens from being obstructed by suds.

Dyson’s New AI Toothbrush Conducts Video Surveillance on the Inside of Your Mouth

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