caprinic

\\kəˈprinik, (ˈ)ka|p-\ adjective

Etymology: probably from German kaprin- (probably modification, influenced by Latin caprinus caprine, of French caprique capric) + English -ic

: capric

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caˈprinic, a. Chem.

[f. L. caprīn-us of a goat, caprine + -ic.]

In caprinic acid: an older name for capric acid.

c 1865 J. Wylde in Circ. Sc. I. 333/2.