CAPRIC

Etymology

Adjective

capric (not comparable)

Of, pertaining to, or derived from capric acid

Anagrams

• -carpic

Source: Wiktionary

Cap"ric, a. Etym: [L. caper goat.] (Chem.)

Definition: Of or pertaining to capric acid or its derivatives. Capric acid, C9H9.CO2H, Caprylic acid, C7H15.CO2H, and Caproic acid, C5H11.CO2H, are fatty acids occurring in small quantities in butter, cocoanut oil, etc., united with glycerin; they are colorless oils, or white crystalline solids, of an unpleasant odor like that of goats or sweat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition