anacardic acid

English

Noun

anacardic acid (plural anacardic acids)

1. (organic chemistry) A yellow liquid obtainable from the shell of the cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale), closely related to urushiol, and also causing itchiness like urushiol.

Coordinate terms

• urushiol

Translations

liquid obtained from the shell of the cashew nut

• Portuguese: ácido anacárdico m