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licanic acid

noun
li·​can·​ic acid | \ lə̇ˈ|kanik-, (ˈ)lī¦|\

Definition of licanic acid

: 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

History and Etymology for licanic acid

New Latin Licania + English -ic

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