a. Chem. [f. L. vīn-um wine.] Obtained or derived from wine or alcohol.
1835. T. Thomson, in R. D. & T. Thomson’s Rec. Gen. Sci., II. 98. The term racemic acid given by the French is preferable; because vinic is the name applied frequently on the Continent to tartaric acid.
1857. Miller, Elem. Chem., Org., 28. Vinic Acids. Ibid., 119. Ethylic or Vinic Alcohol, Spirit of Wine. Ibid., 155. Ethylic or Vinic Ether.
1876. Harley, Royle’s Mat. Med., 330. Vinic æther prepared from alcohol.
