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ricinoleic
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ricinoleic, a.
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]
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