margaric

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[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- "margaric acid" noun. An artificially synthesized crystalline fatty acid, C₁₆ H₃₃ COOH (heptadecanoic acid).


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Origin:
early 19th century (in an earlier sense). From French margarique from margar- (in margarine) + -ique




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