margaric
pearly; resembling a pearl.
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How to use margaric in a sentence
The acids separated from it are known by the names of margaric, stearic, and oleic acids.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonIt is a crystalline solid less fusible than margaric acid, but closely resembling it in its other properties.
Elements of Agricultural Chemistry | Thomas AndersonThe unsaponified fat of the coccus insect, as well as oleic and margaric acids.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreThe residuum being decomposed by boiling hot muriatic acid, affords margaric acid.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew UreThe stearine, of which factitious wax candles are made, consists of the stearic and margaric acids combined.
A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines | Andrew Ure
British Dictionary definitions for margaric
margaritic
/ (mɑːˈɡærɪk) /
of or resembling pearl
Origin of margaric
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