ADIPIC

Etymology

Adjective

adipic (not comparable)

(organic chemistry) Pertaining to, or derived from, fatty or oily substances; applied to certain acids obtained from fats by the action of nitric acid.

(organic chemistry) Of, or derived from adipic acid.

Source: Wiktionary


A*dip"ic, a. Etym: [L. adeps, adipis, fat.] (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, fatty or oily substances; -- applied to certain acids obtained from fats by the action of nitric acid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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