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erucic acid

noun eru·cic acid \ i-ˈrü-sik- \

Definition of erucic acid

: a crystalline fatty acid C22H42O2 found in the form of glycerides especially in rapeseed oil

Origin and Etymology of erucic acid

New Latin Eruca, genus of herbs, from Latin, colewort

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erucic acid

noun eru·cic acid \ i-ˌrü-sik- \

medical Definition of erucic acid

: a crystalline fatty acid C22H42O2 found in the form of glycerides especially in rapeseed oil

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