arachidic

[Fr. arachide; Eng. suffix -ic.] Pertaining to the Earth-nut ( Arachis hypogœa). [ARACHIS.] IMG:content-0686.png:[graphic] arachidic acid, & Chem.: C20H4002 = C19H39 COOH. A monstomic fatty acid, obtained by the saponification of the oil of the Earth-nut ( Arachis hypo gœa ). It crystallises in minute scales, which melt at 75°. It is soluble in boiling alcohol and in ether.