licanic acid

noun

li·​can·​ic acid

lə̇ˈ|kanik-,

(ˈ)lī¦|

: a crystalline unsaturated keto acid C₄H₉(CH=CH)₃(CH₂)₄COCH₂CH₂COOH that in the form of the glyceride is the chief component of oiticica oil and that may be hydrogenated to stearic acid

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Licania + English -ic

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