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Caprylic

Caprylic \Ca*pryl"ic\, a. (Chem.) See under Capric.

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caprylic

a. Of or pertaining to caprylic acid or its derivatives; octanoic

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Usage examples of "caprylic".

It also furnishes sebacic acid which is employed in the manufacture of candles, and caprylic acid, which enters into the composition of varnishes, especially suitable for the polishing of high-class furniture and carriage bodies.