sylvic acid

[ sil-vik ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. abietic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sylvic acid¹

1830–40; < French sylvique < Latin silv ( a ) a wood + French -ique -ic

Example Sentences

Of or pertaining to the fir tree or its products; as, abietic acid, called also sylvic acid.

From Project Gutenberg

The most probable view is that it is the anhydride of sylvic acid, which is probably C20H30O2.

From Project Gutenberg