"hircic acid" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Named by Michel Eugène Chevreul, a French chemist. First use in 1823 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} hircic acid (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A type of oily acid (a mixture rich in capric- and caproic acids) made from mutton suet, having an odor similar to that of a goat, used in the early days of the production of soap, and in soup-making. Tags: historical, uncountable Synonyms: hircin
    Sense id: en-hircic_acid-en-noun-njEyYpLU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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