abietic acid
Chemistry
noun
A terpenoid acid which is the main constituent of rosin; (also) any of a group of resin acids having structures closely related to this.
- Abietic acid is a diterpenoid acid with a tricyclic molecule based on a phenanthrene ring system. Formula: C19H29COOH..
Origin
Early 19th century.
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