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]
Ricinolic \Ric`i*nol"ic\, a. (Chem.) Ricinoleic. [1913 Webster]