† rutic, a. Chem. Obs.
(ˈruːtɪk)
[f. L. rūta rue + -ic.]
rutic acid, (a) = rutin; (b) capric acid.
| 1857 Schunck in Manch. Mem. Ser. ii. XV. (1860) 128 A comparison of the properties and composition of this substance with those of Rutine or Rutic Acid..leads to the conclusion that they are identical. 1876 Harley Mat. Med. (ed. 6) 680 Rutic acid crystallises in colourless needles. |