terpenylic acid en · NOUN
Etymology
From terpene + -yl + -ic + acid.
Meanings
- (uncountable) An acid, C₈H₁₂O₄, homologous with terebic acid, and obtained by oxidation of oil of turpentine with chromic acid.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| terpentic acid | alternative | lexicographic |