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Capric
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What's The Definition Of Capric?Synonyms | Synonyms for Capric: Related Terms | Find terms related to Capric: See Also | Capric In Webster's Dictionary \Cap"ric\, a. [L. caper goat.] (Chem.)
Of or pertaining to capric acid or its derivatives.
{Capric acid}, {C9H19.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.
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