The Collaborative International Dictionary
Pimelic
Pimelic \Pi*mel"ic\ (p[i^]*m[e^]l"[i^]k), a. [Gr. pimelh` fat.] (Chem.)
Pertaining to, or designating, a substance obtained from certain fatty substances, and subsequently shown to be a mixture of suberic and adipic acids.
Designating the acid proper ( C5H10(CO2H)2) which is obtained from camphoric acid.
Wiktionary
pimelic
a. Of or pertaining to pimelic acid or its derivatives