terpenylic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ter`pe*nyl"ic adjective

Etymology

Terpene + -yl + -ic.

Definitions

1. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C8H12O4 (called also terpentic acid), homologous with terebic acid, and obtained as a white crystalline substance by the oxidation of oil of turpentine with chromic acid.