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margaric

[ mahr-gar-ik, -gahr- ]

adjective

  1. pearly; resembling a pearl.


margaric

/ mɑːˈɡærɪk /

adjective

  1. of or resembling pearl
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of margaric1

C19: from Greek margaron pearl
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Example Sentences

The acids separated from it are known by the names of margaric, stearic, and oleic acids.

It is a crystalline solid less fusible than margaric acid, but closely resembling it in its other properties.

The unsaponified fat of the coccus insect, as well as oleic and margaric acids.

The residuum being decomposed by boiling hot muriatic acid, affords margaric acid.

The stearine, of which factitious wax candles are made, consists of the stearic and margaric acids combined.

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