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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Palmic \Pal"mic\, a. [Cf. F. palmique.] (Chem.)
   Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the castor-oil plant
   (Ricinus communis, or Palma Christi) and other species of
   the family Euphorbiaceae; -- formerly used to designate an
   acid now called ricinoleic acid (d-12-hydroxyoleic acid,
   C18H34O3). [Obsoles.]
   [1913 Webster]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Ricinic \Ri*cin"ic\, a. [L. ricinus castor-oil plant.] (Chem.)
   Pertaining to, or derived from, castor oil; formerly,
   designating an acid now called ricinoleic acid.
   [1913 Webster]

3. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Ricinoleic \Ric`in*o"le*ic\, a. (Chem.)
   Pertaining to, or designating, a fatty acid analogous to
   oleic acid, obtained from castor oil as an oily substance,
   C18H34O3 with a harsh taste. Formerly written ricinolic
   and formerly referred to as palmic.
   [1913 Webster +PJC]

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