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tiglic

[ tig-lik ]

adjective

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tiglic1

1870–75; < New Latin tigl ( ium ) croton-oil plant (said to be < Greek tîl ( os ) watery excrement + New Latin -ium -ium ) + -ic
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Example Sentences

When the alkaloid is boiled with hydrochloric acid, tiglic acid is formed, and a ruby red mass.

According to Ahrens, angelic acid is first formed, and then converted into tiglic acid.

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Tiglath-pileser IIItiglic acid