tiglic

[ tig-lik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.

1. of or derived from tiglic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tiglic¹

1870–75; < New Latin tigl ( ium ) croton-oil plant (said to be < Greek tîl ( os ) watery excrement + New Latin -ium -ium ) + -ic

Example Sentences

The oil contains geraniol and citronellol, both free, and combined with tiglic, valeric, butyric, and acetic acids; also l-menthone.

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