sebacic

American

[si-bas-ik, -bey-sik] / sɪˈbæs ɪk, -ˈbeɪ sɪk /

adjective

Chemistry.

of or derived from sebacic acid.

Etymology

Origin of sebacic

First recorded in 1780–90; sebac(eous) + -ic

Example Sentences

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It is also obtained when sebacic, stearic and oleic acids are oxidized with nitric acid.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various

"Oh, azoleic, sebacic, a few others, I suppose."

From The Professional Approach by Schoenherr, John

Sē′bāte, a salt formed by the combination of sebacic acid with a base.—adj.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various

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