Angelicic

/ˌændʒəˈlɪsɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to angelica plants, especially describing chemical compounds found in angelica.

Etymology

From 'angelica' (the plant) plus the chemical suffix '-ic', used to denote compounds or properties related to a substance.

Kelly Says

Angelicic acid is a real compound found in angelica plants—chemists use the '-ic' suffix to name thousands of compounds ('acetic', 'butyric', 'formic'), turning plant names into chemistry.

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