Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Related to or containing the radical capryl, C8H17.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective (Chem.) See under
capric .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adjective Of or pertaining to
caprylic acid or its derivatives;octanoic
Etymologies
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Examples
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The shake contains caprylic triglyceride, a compound derived from coconut oil that is metabolized in the liver to produce ketone bodies, which serve as alternate brain fuel for Alzheimer's patients, the company says.
Fueling the Brain With a Milkshake Laura Johannes 2011
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• Treat yeast overgrowth with antifungal drugs such as nystatin or Diflucan or herbs such as oregano or caprylic acid.
Mark Hyman, MD: 3 Simple Steps to Eliminate Heartburn and Acid Reflux 2010
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• Treat yeast overgrowth with antifungal drugs such as nystatin or Diflucan or herbs such as oregano or caprylic acid.
Mark Hyman, MD: 3 Simple Steps to Eliminate Heartburn and Acid Reflux 2010
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This contains mild, sulfate-free surfactants such as sodium cocoyl glutamate, caprylic acid or sodium lauroyl, from coconuts and amino acids, respectively, derived from the same natural sources as regular soap and synthetic detergents.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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Try using a cleanser with an extra-gentle surfactant such as polysorbate 85 or 60, cocamidropropyl betaine, or caprylic acid, and make sure it has added humectants and emollients.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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Try using a cleanser with an extra-gentle surfactant such as polysorbate 85 or 60, cocamidropropyl betaine, or caprylic acid, and make sure it has added humectants and emollients.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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This contains mild, sulfate-free surfactants such as sodium cocoyl glutamate, caprylic acid or sodium lauroyl, from coconuts and amino acids, respectively, derived from the same natural sources as regular soap and synthetic detergents.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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Try using a cleanser with an extra-gentle surfactant such as polysorbate 85 or 60, cocamidropropyl betaine, or caprylic acid, and make sure it has added humectants and emollients.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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This contains mild, sulfate-free surfactants such as sodium cocoyl glutamate, caprylic acid or sodium lauroyl, from coconuts and amino acids, respectively, derived from the same natural sources as regular soap and synthetic detergents.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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The oil is made mostly of silicone cyclopentasiloxane caprylic/capric triglyceride, it is made friendly and moisturizing with olive oil, macademia nut oil, kukui nut oil, grapeseed oil and wheat germ oil.
Archive 2006-07-01 Ayala Sender 2006
whichbe commented on the word caprylic
Of or pertaining to an animal odor.
May 16, 2008