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| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Capric \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. | |
