Caproin

/ˈkæprəwɪn/ noun

Definition

A chemical compound or fatty alcohol derived from capric acid or found in goat-derived products.

Etymology

From Latin capra (goat) combined with the chemical suffix -oin, used in organic chemistry for certain types of compounds.

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