sorbic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sor"bic adjective

Etymology

Cf. F. sorbique. See Sorb.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or obtained from, the rowan tree, or sorb; specifically, designating an acid, CHCOH, of the acetylene series, found in the unripe berries of this tree, and extracted as a white crystalline substance.