abietic

English

Etymology

From Latin abies (“silver fir”) +‎ -ic (“pertaining to”).

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌæb.iˈɛt.ɪk/
  • Rhymes: -ɛtɪk

Adjective

abietic (not comparable)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or derived from fir trees.
  2. (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to abietic acid or its derivatives.

Translations
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