1. of, relating to, or derived from fat or fatty tissue
Usage: technical; chemistry
2. relating to adipic acid, a dicarboxylic acid used in the manufacture of nylon and other polymers
Usage: chemistry; industrial

Examples

• Adipic acid is a key raw material in the production of nylon fibers.
• The adipic compound was synthesized in the laboratory for polymer research.
• Industrial processes rely on adipic acid derivatives for manufacturing synthetic fabrics.
• Adipic esters are commonly used in plasticizers and coatings.