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undecylenic acid

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  • noun organic chemistry, pharmacology An organic unsaturated fatty acid derived from natural castor oil (ricinoleic acid). It has fungicidal properties and is used in the treatment of skin disorders, nail fungus etc.

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  • noun an acid that is a component of perspiration

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