terpenylic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An acid, C₈H₁₂O₄, homologous with terebic acid, and obtained by oxidation of oil of turpentine with chromic acid.

Word forms

terpenylic acid terpentic acid

Etymology

From terpene + -yl + -ic + acid.

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