amygdalic acid
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amygdalic acid — Chem. See mandelic acid … Useful english dictionary
Amygdalic — Am yg*dal ic, a. (Chem.) Of or pertaining to almonds; derived from amygdalin; as, amygdalic acid. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
amygdalic — /am ig dal ik/, adj. 1. of almonds. 2. Chem. of or derived from amygdalin or amygdalic acid. [1855 60; < L amygdal(a) ALMOND + IC] * * * amygdalic, a. Chem. (æmɪgˈdælɪk) [f. L. amygdala + ic.] Of or pertaining to … Useful english dictionary
amygdalic — /am ig dal ik/, adj. 1. of almonds. 2. Chem. of or derived from amygdalin or amygdalic acid. [1855 60; < L amygdal(a) ALMOND + IC] * * * … Universalium
mandelic acid — manˈdelik , dēlik noun Etymology: part translation of German mandelsäure, from mandel almond (from Medieval Latin mandala, alteration of Late Latin amandula) + säure acid more at almond : a crystalline hydroxy acid C6H5CH(OH)COOH that is known in … Useful english dictionary
mandelic acid — /man del ik, dee lik/, Chem. any of three stereoisomeric acids having the formula C8H8O3, esp. dl mandelic acid, a white, crystalline, slightly water soluble solid obtainable from amygdalin: used chiefly in medicine as an antiseptic. Also called… … Universalium
mandelic acid — noun 2 phenyl 2 hydroxyacetic acid, CHCH(OH)COOH; originally extracted from bitter almonds, it has antibacterial and bacteriostatic properties. Syn: amygdalic acid … Wiktionary
Amygdalate — A*myg da*late, n. 1. (Med.) An emulsion made of almonds; milk of almonds. Bailey. Coxe. [1913 Webster] 2. (Chem.) A salt amygdalic acid. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
amygdalate — 1. adjective Of or pertaining to almonds. Cyanide is known for its amygdalate flavor. 2. noun Any salt or ester of amygdalic acid … Wiktionary
