English Explanatory Dictionary

abietic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A yellowish resin acid isolated from rosin and used in varnishes and esters for plasticizers; C₁₉H₂₉COOH.

Pronunciation

/ˌæb.iˈɛd.ɪk ˈæ.sɪd/

Word forms

abietic acid

Etymology

From Latin abiet, abies (“silver fir”) + English -ic (“having the character of”), + acid.

Synonyms

abietinic acid sylvic acid
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