capric acid /cap·ric ac·id/ (kap´rik) a saturated ten-carbon fatty acid, occurring as a minor constituent in many fats and oils.
cap·ric acid (k p r k)n. A fatty acid obtained from animal fats and oils and used in the manufacture of perfumes and fruit flavorings. |
capric acid, n-capric acid
a 10-carbon fatty acid that occurs in butter. Called also decanoic acid.
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