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Definition of Anisic acid
1. Noun. (organic compound) Any of three isomeric aromatic carboxylic acid ''methoxybenzoic acid'' found in anise; they are mildly antiseptic ¹
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Medical Definition of Anisic acid
1. A crystalline volatile acid obtained from anise; its compounds are the antiseptic anisates. Synonym: 4-methoxybenzoic acid. (05 Mar 2000)