suberinic acid
Chemistry
noun
(Originally) an amorphous fatty acid obtained by hydrolysis of suberin and said to have the formula C17H30O3; (now) any of numerous monounsaturated α-hydroxyacids, polymers of which are present in suberin.
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Journal of the Chemical Society.
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