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Definition of Sebacic

1. a. Of or pertaining to fat; derived from, or resembling, fat; specifically, designating an acid (formerly called also sebic, and pyroleic, acid), obtained by the distillation or saponification of certain oils (as castor oil) as a white crystalline substance.

Definition of Sebacic

1. Adjective. Of or pertaining to sebacic acid or its derivatives ¹

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Definition of Sebacic

1. derived from a certain acid [adj]

Medical Definition of Sebacic

1. Of or pertaining to fat; derived from, or resembling, fat; specifically, designating an acid (formerly called also sebic, and pyroleic, acid), obtained by the distillation or saponification of certain oils (as castor oil) as a white crystalline substance. Origin: L. Sebum tallow: cf. F. Sebacique. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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