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terebic acid

noun
te·​rebic acid | \ təˈrebik-, -rÄ“bik-\

Definition of terebic acid

: a crystalline lactonic acid C7H10O4 obtained especially by the oxidation of turpentine oil; dimethyl-paraconic acid

History and Etymology for terebic acid

Latin terebinthus terebinth + English -ic

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