Palmic \Pal"mic\, a. [Cf. F. palmique.] (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, the castor-oil plant ({Ricinus communis}, or {Palma Christi}) and other species of the family {Euphorbiaceae}; -- formerly used to designate an acid now called {ricinoleic} acid (d-12-hydroxyoleic acid, {C18H34O3}). [Obsoles.] [1913 Webster]
Ricinoleic \Ric`in*o"le*ic\, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, a fatty acid analogous to oleic acid, obtained from castor oil as an oily substance, {C18H34O3} with a harsh taste. Formerly written {ricinolic} and formerly referred to as {palmic}. [1913 Webster +PJC]
ricinoleic acid \ric`in*o"le*ic ac"id\, n. (Chem.) An organic acid ({C18H34O3}) obtained from the castor-oil plant ({Ricinus communis}, or {Palma Christi}) and other species of the family {Euphorbiaceae}; chemicaly it is d-12-hydroxyoleic acid ({CH3(CH2)5.CH(OH).CH2.CH=CH.(CH2)7COOH}). Formerly called {palmic acid}. [1913 Webster +PJC]