capric acid

noun

cap·​ric acid ˈka-prik- 

: a fatty acid C₁₀H₂₀O₂ found in fats and oils and used in flavors and perfumes

Word History

Etymology

International Scientific Vocabulary, from Latin capr-, caper goat; from its odor — more at capriole

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

capric acid

noun

cap·​ric acid ˌkap-rik- 

: a fatty acid C₁₀H₂₀O₂ found in fats and oils and used in flavors and perfumes

called also decanoic acid