capric : Idioms & Phrases
capric acid
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noun a fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats
decanoic acid.
WordNet
Capric acid , C9H9.CO2H , Caprylic acid , C7H15.CO2H , ∧ Caproic acid , C5H11.CO2H
- are fatty acids occurring in small quantities in butter, cocoanut oil, etc., united with glycerin; they are colorless oils, or white crystalline solids, of an unpleasant odor like that of goats or sweat.
