▪ I. mellic, a.1 rare—0.
(ˈmɛlɪk)
[f. L. mell-, mel honey + -ic.]
Of or pertaining to honey.
| In some recent Dicts. |
▪ II. mellic, a.2 Chem.
(ˈmɛlɪk)
[Shortened from mellitic, on the analogy of mellate.]
mellic acid: = mellitic acid.
| 1837 Dana Min. 438 Mellite... According to Klaproth..and Wohler, it contains..Mellic Acid. |