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
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 Webster, Noah
Indigo blue is also made from artificial amido cinnamic acid, and from artificial isatine; and these methods are of great commercial importance.
From The Gutenberg Webster's Unabridged Dictionary Section I, J, K, and L by Project Gutenberg
Other constituents of the oil are cinnamyl acetate and cinnamic acid.
From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by Simmons, W. H.
By the addition of diluted sulphuric acid, the aldehyde of cinnamic acid is afterwards procured pure.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by Piesse, George William Septimus
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