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Adipic

Adipic \A*dip"ic\ ([.a]*d[i^]p"[i^]k), a. [L. adeps, adipis, fat.] (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, fatty or oily substances; -- applied to certain acids obtained from fats by the action of nitric acid.

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adipic

a. 1 (context organic chemistry English) Pertaining to, or derived from, fatty or oily substances; applied to certain acids obtained from fats by the action of nitric acid. 2 (context organic chemistry English) Of, or derived from adipic acid.

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