caprylic

American  

[kuh-pril-ik, ka-] / kəˈprɪl ɪk, kæ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to an animal odor.

   the caprylic odor of a barn.

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Etymology

Origin of caprylic

First recorded in 1835–45; capr(ic acid) + -yl + -ic

Example Sentences

Thus, the Crocker description of a rose is 6423, representing the relative strength of its fragrant, acid, burnt and caprylic components, respectively.

From Time Magazine Archive

In addition to these acids, there is another simultaneously generated—the caprylic, but it does not unpleasantly affect the olfactory nerve.

From The Stock-Feeder's Manual the chemistry of food in relation to the breeding and feeding of live stock by Cameron, Charles Alexander, Sir

The herb is strongly stimulating and anti-spasmodic; its most important constituent being the volatile oil, which contains caprinic, pelargonic, caprylic, and oenanthylic acids.

From Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure by Fernie, William Thomas