'Ipomoeic' definitions:

Definition of 'Ipomoeic'

From: GCIDE
  • Ipomoeic \Ip`o*m[oe]"ic\ ([i^]p`[-o]*m[=e]"[i^]k), a. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the oxidation of convolvulin (obtained from jalap, the tubers of Ipom[oe]a purga), and identical in most of its properties with sebacic acid. [1913 Webster]