moringic acid
An organic acid obtained from the saponification of ben oilAn organic acid obtained from the saponification of ben oil (from the seeds of the moringa). It may be a form of oleic acid.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)An organic acid obtained from the saponification of ben oil (from the seeds of the moringa). It may be a form of oleic acid.
Origin
From moringa + -ic + acid.From moringa + -ic + acid.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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