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hircin Chem.|ˈhɜːsɪn| [f. as prec. + -in.] A peculiar substance existing in the fat of the goat (and, in a less degree, in that of the sheep) on which its strong odour depends.
1836–9Todd Cycl. Anat. II. 233/1 A distinct fatty matter..which Chevreul has called hircin. 1842Brande Dict. Sci. etc., Hircine..when saponified..produces hircic acid. c1865Letheby in Circ. Sc. I. 94/1 Tallow..contains a few other fats, as hircine, butyrine, etc. |