a. Chem. [f. FERULA + -IC.] In Feru(a)ic acid: see quot.
1876. Harley, Mat. Med., 598. The resin [Assafœtida] … contains ferulaic acid, C10H10O4, which forms iridescent prisms.
1879. Watts, Dict. Chem., 3rd Suppl., Ferulic acid.
