erucic acid
eru·cic acid
noun \i-ˈrü-sik-\Definition of ERUCIC ACID
: a crystalline fatty acid C22H42O2 found in the form of glycerides especially in rapeseed oil
Origin of ERUCIC ACID
New Latin Eruca, genus of herbs, from Latin, colewort
First Known Use: 1869
eru·cic acid
noun \i-ˌrü-sik-\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of ERUCIC ACID
: a crystalline fatty acid C22H42O2 found in the form of glycerides especially in rapeseed oil
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