a. Chem. [f. L. case-us cheese + -IC.] In Caseic acid, a synonym of Lactic acid; also (obs.) = Caproic acid.
1840. Henry, Elem. Chem., II. 448. Caseic acid is of the colour and consistence of syrup … and has an acid bitter taste mixed with that of cheese.
c. 1865. J. Wylde, in Circ. Sc., I. 333/1. Caseic, sudoric, and capric acids.
