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Definition of Undecylenic acid
1. Noun. An acid that is a component of perspiration.
Generic synonyms: Acid
Medical Definition of Undecylenic acid
1. CH2CH(CH2)8COOH;an acid present in small amounts in sweat; used with its zinc salt in ointments, or as a powder in the treatment of fungus diseases of the skin, psoriasis, and certain other cutaneous affections. Synonym: undecenoic acid. (05 Mar 2000)