abietic acid

noun

abietic acid

noun

US /ˌæb.iˈɛd.ɪk ˈæ.sɪd/

Etymology From Latin abiet, abies (“silver fir”) + English -ic (“having the character of”), + acid.

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Chemistry, Natural sciences, Organic chemistry, Physical sciences A yellowish resin acid isolated from rosin and used in varnishes and esters for plasticizers; C₁₉H₂₉COOH.

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