margaric

[ mahr-gar-ik, -gahr- ]

/ mɑrˈgær ɪk, -ˈgɑr- /

pearly; resembling a pearl.

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

Elements of Agricultural Chemistry |Thomas Anderson
The margaric and oleic acids seem to have the same neutralizing power, and the same atomic weight.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure
The 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
When treated with caustic alkaline lye, it is converted into margaric acid and ceraïne.

A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines |Andrew Ure

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

Elements of Agricultural Chemistry |Thomas Anderson

margaric

/ (mɑːˈɡærɪk) /

of or resembling pearl

C19: from Greek margaron pearl