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Margarate

Margarate \Mar"ga*rate\, n. [Cf. F. margarate.] (Physiol. Chem.) A compound of the so-called margaric acid with a base.

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margarate

n. (context chemistry English) Any salt or ester of margaric acid.

Usage examples of "margarate".

This consists of a margarate or stearate of ammonium with lime, oxide of iron, potash, certain fatty acids, and a yellowish odorous matter.