SUCCINIC

succinic

(adjective) of or relating to or obtained from amber

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

succinic (not comparable)

(organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to succinic acid

Source: Wiktionary


Suc*cin"ic, a. Etym: [Cf. F. succinique. See Succinate.] (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or derived from, amber; specif., designating a dibasic acid, C

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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