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umbellic acid

noun

Definition of umbellic acid

: an acid C6H3(OH)2CH=CHCO2H formed as a yellow powder by hydrolysis of umbelliferone; 2,4-dihydroxy-cinnamic acid

History and Etymology for umbellic acid

umbellic from umbell- (in umbelliferone) + -ic

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