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sebacic

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

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. of or derived from sebacic acid.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sebacic1

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

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Example Sentences

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

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

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