Adipinic

/ˌædɪˈpɪnɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or containing adipin; of or pertaining to fatty acids and their derivatives.

Etymology

From adipin (a fatty substance) plus -ic (adjective suffix). Related to adipic and describing compounds derived from fats.

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Adipinic compounds were studied intensely in early plastic chemistry—understanding their properties helped chemists figure out how to create synthetic fibers that could replace natural silk!

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