suberic acid

noun

an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, (CH₂)₆(COOH)₂, obtained from cork; used in the manufacture of plastics

Meanings

nounsuberic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryan aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, (CH₂)₆(COOH)₂, obtained from cork; used in the manufacture of plastics

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna dicarboxylic acid found in cork

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