punicic acid

noun

pu·​nic·​ic acid

pyüˈnisik-

: a crystalline unsaturated fatty acid C₄H₉(CH=CH)₃(CH₂)₇COOH that is a geometrical isomer of eleostearic acid and is obtained from oil of pomegranate

Word History

Etymology

Latin punicum pomegranate + English -ic

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