Relating to or derived from cashew nuts or the cashew tree.
From 'anacard' + '-ic' (relating to). Specifically describes chemical compounds and properties found in cashew plants.
Anacardic acid, found in cashew shells, is so corrosive it can burn your skin, which is why raw cashews must be processed carefully—nature's way of protecting the seed is literally caustic chemistry.
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