tricosylic

/trɪkəˈsɪlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Pertaining to or having the properties of tricosyl, a type of fatty acid

“The tricosylic compound was used in the development of a new pharmaceutical product.”

2. adjective

Having a structure composed of three fatty acid chains

“The tricosylic molecule was studied extensively by chemists to understand its unique properties.”

Synonyms

  • fatty
  • lipid
  • tricarboxylic

Antonyms

  • hydrophilic
  • polar