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Sebacic
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What's The Definition Of Sebacic?Synonyms | Synonyms for Sebacic: Related Terms | Find terms related to Sebacic: See Also | Sebacic In Webster's Dictionary \Se*bac"ic\, a. [L. sebum tallow: cf. F. s['e]bacique.]
(Chem.)
Of or pertaining to fat; derived from, or resembling, fat;
specifically, designating an acid (formerly called also
{sebic}, and {pyroleic}, acid), obtained by the distillation
or saponification of certain oils (as castor oil) as a white
crystalline substance.
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