| Part of Speech | Definition | |
| Adjective | 1. Of or pertaining to capric acid or its derivatives.[Websters]. | |
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Date "CAPRIC" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1914. (references) |
| Etymology:Capric \Cap"ric\, adjective. [Latin expression caper goat.]. (references) |
Common Expressions: CAPRIC
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| Capric acid | A fatty acid found in animal oils and fats; has an unpleasant smell resembling goats. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. | ||
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Specialty Expressions: CAPRIC
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| Capric acid | Chemistry | C10H20O2; CH3. < CH2> 8. COOH M. p. 31. 5 °C, b. p. 268-270 °C. A fatty acid, occurring in wool as the potassium salt, as esters in fusel oil, and as glycerides in cows' and goats' milk and coconut and palm oils. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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