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6 words match “OENANTHIC”

OENANTHIC a.
s were supposed to occasion the peculiar bouquet, or aroma, of old wine. Cf. OEnanthylic. OEnanthic acid, an acid obtained from oenanthic ether by the action of alkalies. -- OEnanthic ether, an ethereal substance (not to be confused with the bouquet, or aroma, of wine) found in wine lees, and consisting of a complex m…
ETHEREAL a.
t after etherification. Called also heavy oil of wine (distinguished from oil of wine, or oenanthic ether). -- Ethereal salt (Chem.), a salt of some organic radical as a base; an ester.
OENANTHATE n.
A salt of the supposed oenanthic acid.
OENANTHONE n.
The ketone of oenanthic acid.
OENANTHYL n.
A hydrocarbon radical formerly supposed to exist in oenanthic acid, now known to be identical with heptyl.
OENANTHYLIC a.
hyl; specifically, designating an acid formerly supposed to be identical with the acid in oenanthic ether, but now known to be identical with heptoic acid.