decylenic

/dɛksiˈlenɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or obtained from decylene; specifically, of or pertaining to the decylic series.

“The decylenic acids were studied extensively by chemists in the 19th century.”

2. noun

A decylenic compound or substance.

“Researchers isolated several decylenic compounds from the plant extract.”

Synonyms

  • decanoic
  • decylic

Antonyms

  • acylic
  • alicyclic