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
It consists essentially of cinnamic aldehyde, and by the absorption of oxygen as it becomes old it darkens in colour and develops resinous compounds.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
Some years since, Strecker has shown that styrone, which is obtained when styracine is treated with potash, is the alcohol of cinnamic acid.
From The Art of Perfumery And Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants by George William Septimus Piesse
Besides cinnamic aldehyde the oil contains eugenol and phellandrene.
From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by W. H. Simmons
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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