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factice

British

/ ˈfæktɪs /

noun

a soft rubbery material made by reacting sulphur or sulphur chloride with vegetable oil

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Etymology

Origin of factice

C19: from Greek faktis from Latin factīcius _factitious

Example Sentences

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Jammes, L. Le café torréfié, en grains, factice.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)

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