suberic
[ soo-ber-ik ]
/ suˈbɛr ɪk /
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adjective
of or relating to cork.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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1790–1800; <Latin sūber cork + -ic
Words nearby suberic
subentry, subependymoma, subequatorial, suber, subereous, suberic, suberic acid, suberin, suberization, suberize, suberose
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Example sentences from the Web for suberic
The second proved the same as the first, and although the strong odor of cork or suberic acid was present, no oil appeared.
Cork: Its Origin and Industrial Uses|Gilbert E. Stecher