suberic
[ soo-ber-ik ]
/ suˈbɛr ɪk /
adjective
of or relating to cork.
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Origin of suberic
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