See Also: capric(dictionary)
n-capric acid(medicine)

capric (iou)



capric adjective. M19.
[from Latin caper, capr- goat + -IC.]
Chemistry. capric acid, a crystalline fatty acid present in butter, coconut oil, etc.; n-decanoic acid, CH3(CH2)8COOH. M19.
Of a goat; goatlike. L19.
caprate noun a salt or ester of capric acid M19.