Defn: An herb (Pilea pumila) of the Nettle family, having a smooth, juicy, pellucid stem; — called also clearweed.
RICINELAIDIC
Ric`in*e`la*id"ic, a. Etym: [Ricinoleic + elaidic.]
Defn: Pertaining to, or designating, an isomeric modification of ricinoleic acid obtained as a white crystalline solid.
RICINELAIDIN
Ric`in*e*la"i*din, n. (Chem.)
Defn: The glycerin salt of ricinelaidic acid, obtained as a white crystalline waxy substance by treating castor oil with nitrous acid.
RICINIC
Ri*cin"ic, a. Etym: [L. ricinus castor-oil plant.] (Chem.)
Defn: Pertaining to, or derived from, castor oil; formerly, designating an acid now called ricinoleic acid.
RICININE
Ric"i*nine, n. Etym: [L. ricinus castor-oil plant.] (Chem.)
Defn: A bitter white crystalline alkaloid extracted from the seeds of the castor-oil plant.
RICINOLEATE
Ric`in*o"le*ate, n. (Chem.)