'Erucic' definitions:

Definition of 'Erucic'

From: GCIDE
  • Erucic \E*ru"cic\, a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or derived from, a genus of cruciferous Mediterranean herbs (Eruca or Brassica); as, erucic acid, a fatty acid resembling oleic acid, and found in colza oil, mustard oil, etc. [1913 Webster]