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Webster 1913 Edition


Sorbic

Sor′bic

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
sorbique
. See
Sorb
.]
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or obtained from, the rowan tree, or sorb; specifically, designating an acid, C[GREEK]H[GREEK]CO[GREEK]H, of the acetylene series, found in the unripe berries of this tree, and extracted as a white crystalline substance.

Webster 1828 Edition


Sorbic

SORB'IC

,
Adj.
Pertaining to the sorbus or service tree; as sorbic acid.

Definition 2024


sorbic

sorbic

English

Adjective

sorbic (not comparable)

  1. Of, or relating to the rowan tree (the sorb).
  2. (chemistry) Of, or derived from sorbic acid.