HEXYLIC

Etymology

Adjective

hexylic (not comparable)

(chemistry) Pertaining to, or derived from, hexyl or hexane.

Source: Wiktionary


Hex*yl"ic, a. (chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, hexyl or hexane; as, hexylic alcohol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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