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(ȧ-dĭp′ĭk)

Adj.

[L.

adeps

adipis

, fat.]

(Chem.)

Pertaining to, or derived from, fatty or oily substances; – applied to certain acids obtained from fats by the action of nitric acid.

adipic ‎(not comparable)

(organic chemistry) Pertaining to, or derived from, fatty or oily substances; applied to certain acids obtained from fats by the action of nitric acid.
(organic chemistry) Of, or derived from adipic acid.

of or derived from adipic acid