n. [ oennthic + -yl. ] (Chem.) A hydrocarbon radical formerly supposed to exist in oenanthic acid, now known to be identical with heptyl. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.) A salt of oenanthylic acid;
a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, derived from, or containing, oenanthyl; specifically, designating an acid formerly supposed to be identical with the acid in oenanthic ether, but now known to be identical with heptanoic acid.
n. (Chem.) A colorless liquid hydrocarbon, having a garlic odor; heptine. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or designating, an acid formerly supposed to be the acid of oenanthylic ether, but now known to be a mixture of higher acids, especially