tiglic

American

[tig-lik] / ˈtɪg lɪk /

Also tiglinic

adjective

Chemistry.

of or derived from tiglic acid.

Etymology

Origin of tiglic

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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The oil contains geraniol and citronellol, both free, and combined with tiglic, valeric, butyric, and acetic acids; also l-menthone.

From The Handbook of Soap Manufacture by W. H. Simmons

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