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senecic acid

noun
se·ne·cic acid | \sə̇ˈnēsik-\

Definition of senecic acid 

: an unsaturated hydroxy dicarboxylic acid HOC8H13(COOH)2 that occurs combined in alkaloids of plants of the genus Senecio

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History and Etymology for senecic acid

senecic from senec- from New Latin Senecio) + English -ic

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