Relating to or containing ten carbons in a molecular structure, particularly in organic chemistry.
From Latin decem (ten) + -oic (chemical suffix indicating an organic acid). Used in chemistry to classify compounds with ten carbon atoms.
Decoic acid is found in coconut oil and palm oil, which is why understanding these carbon-chain names helps chemists predict which oils will be solid or liquid at room temperature.
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