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amygdalic acid

am·yg·dal·ic ac·id
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-ig-dal-ik as-id]
    • /ˌæm ɪgˈdæl ɪk ˈæs ɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [am-ig-dal-ik as-id]
    • /ˌæm ɪgˈdæl ɪk ˈæs ɪd/

Definitions of amygdalic acid words

  • noun amygdalic acid any of three stereoisomeric acids having the formula C 8 H 8 O 3 , especially dl-mandelic acid, a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid obtainable from amygdalin: used chiefly in medicine as an antiseptic. 1
  • noun amygdalic acid (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (organic chemistry) mandelic acid. 0

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Origin of amygdalic acid

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < German Mandel almond + -ic

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amygdalic acid popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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