sebacic

[ si-bas-ik, -bey-sik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or derived from sebacic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sebacic¹

First recorded in 1780–90; sebac(eous) + -ic

Example Sentences

It is also obtained when sebacic, stearic and oleic acids are oxidized with nitric acid.

From Project Gutenberg

After this we pour on a proper quantity of sulphuric acid, and the sebacic acid passes over by distillation.

From Project Gutenberg