Capryl

/ˈkæprɪl/ noun

Definition

A chemical group with eight carbon atoms, derived from caprylic acid and used in various industrial compounds.

Etymology

From Latin 'caper' (goat) + '-yl' suffix; caprylic refers to an 8-carbon fatty acid.

Kelly Says

Caprylic acid is actually found in coconut oil and breast milk, and it has natural antimicrobial properties—nature's tiny germ-fighter!

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