margaritic, a. Chem.
(mɑːgəˈrɪtɪk)
[f. L. margarīta pearl + -ic.]
margaritic acid: † a. used for Chevreul's acide margarique (margaric a) (obs.); b. the name (a. margaritique) given by Bussy to one of the fatty acids resulting from the saponification of castor oil.
| 1819 Brande Chem. vii. §9. 455 A peculiar acid, called by Chevreul, from its pearly appearance, margaritic acid. |