oenanthylous Meaning, Definition & Usage

OE*nan"thyl*ous adjective (Also<
  • OEnanthylous
  • Enanthylous
)
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid formerly supposed to be the acid of oenanthylic ether, but now known to be a mixture of higher acids, especially capric acid. Obs.

Webster 1913