ricinic, a. Chem.
(rɪˈsɪnɪk)
[f. ricin-us + -ic.]
(See quots.)
| 1836–41 Brande Chem. (ed. 4) iii. vii. 965 note, Bussy and Lecanu..have elaborately examined the products of castor oil, and have obtained from it..margaritic (not margaric), ricinic, and elaiodic..acids. 1874 Garrod & Baxter Mat. Med. 348 Castor Oil..contains three oily acids, Ricinic, Ricin-oleic, and Ricin-stearic, united with Glycerine. |