Meanings
nounsebacic acid (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryan aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, (CH₂)₈(COOH)₂, originally prepared from tallow; it is used in the manufacture of resins, plasticizers and polyester rubbers
Synonyms: decanedioic acid
Synonyms & antonyms
nounan aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, (CH₂)₈(COOH)₂, originally prepared from tallow; it is used in the manufacture of resins, plasticizers and polyester rubbers
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