glycidic acid

noun

gly·​cid·​ic acid

glə̇ˈs|idik-,

(ˈ)glī¦s|

: a volatile mobile liquid C₂H₃OCOOH used in the form of derivatives in perfumes; α,β-epoxy-propionic acid

Word History

Etymology

glycidic International Scientific Vocabulary glycid- (as in English glycidol) + -ic

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