cinnamic
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of cinnamic
First recorded in 1880–85; cinnam(on) + -ic
Example Sentences
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Beeswax produced mono-carboxylic fatty acids and cinnamic compounds.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 16, 2026
The value of the oil depends upon its aldehyde content, the chief constituent being cinnamic aldehyde.
From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by W. H. Simmons
Other constituents of the oil are cinnamyl acetate and cinnamic acid.
From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by W. H. Simmons
A great variety of substances pass under this name, but the term is now usually restricted to resins which, in addition to a volatile oil, contain benzoic and cinnamic acid.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster
It contains cinnamic acid, but not benzoic acid.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" by Various
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