hedericadj.
/hɪˈdɛrɪk/ Chemistry.
Of or pertaining to ivy; as in hederic acid.
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ivieda1771
hederic1865
1865–72 H. Watts Dict. Chem. III. 138 Hederic acid, an acid contained, according to Posselt (Ann. Ch. Pharm. lxix. 62) in the seeds of ivy (Hedera helix)..It appears to belong to the family of the tannic acids.
1886 New Sydenham Soc. Lexicon Hederic acid..consists of colourless bitter crystals, soluble in alcohol, but insoluble in water and ether.
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