\Cap"ric\, a. [L. caper goat.] (Chem.)
Of or pertaining to capric acid or its derivatives.
{Capric acid}, {C9H19.CO2H}, {Caprylic acid}, {C7H15.CO2H},
   and {Caproic acid}, {C5H11.CO2H}, are fatty acids
   occurring in small quantities in butter, cocoanut oil,
   etc., united with glycerin; they are colorless oils, or
   white crystalline solids, of an unpleasant odor like that
   of goats or sweat.