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ricinoleic acid

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ri·​cin·​ole·​ic acid | \ ˌrī-sə-nō-ˈlē-ik- How to pronounce ricinoleic acid (audio) , ˌri-, -ˈlā-\

Definition of ricinoleic acid

: an oily unsaturated hydroxy fatty acid C18H34O3 that occurs in castor oil as a glyceride and yields esters important as plasticizers

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 Thanks to its high concentration of ricinoleic acid and vitamin E, as well as Omega-6 and Omega-9 fats, lubricant has long been thought to aid in hair and eyelash growth. — Kristi Kellogg, Vogue, "12 Ways to Get Better Lashes, From Lash Growth Serums to Easy Diet Tweaks," 23 Oct. 2017

First Known Use of ricinoleic acid

1847, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ricinoleic acid

Latin ricinus + English oleic acid

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ricinoleic acid

noun
ri·​cin·​ole·​ic acid | \ ˌrīs-ᵊn-ō-ˌlē-ik-, ˌris-, -ˌlā- How to pronounce ricinoleic acid (audio) \

Medical Definition of ricinoleic acid

: an oily unsaturated hydroxy fatty acid C18H34O3 that occurs in castor oil as a glyceride

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