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erucic acid

Syllabification: (e·ru·cic ac·id)
Pronunciation: /iˈro͞osik/

Definition of erucic acid

noun

Chemistry
  • a solid compound present in mustard and rape seeds.
    • An unsaturated fatty acid: chemical formula: C21H41COOH

Origin:

mid 19th century: erucic from Latin eruca 'rocket' (denoting the plant) + -ic

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