erucic acid

noun eru·cic acid \i-ˈrü-sik-\

Definition of ERUCIC ACID

: a crystalline fatty acid C₂₂H₄₂O₂ found in the form of glycerides especially in rapeseed oil

New Latin Eruca, genus of herbs, from Latin, colewort

First Known Use: 1869

Medical Dictionary

noun eru·cic acid \i-ˌrü-sik-\

: a crystalline fatty acid C₂₂H₄₂O₂ found in the form of glycerides especially in rapeseed oil

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