Melissic
Pronunciation : Me*lis"sic
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Gr. me`lissa a bee, honey.] (Chem.)
Definition : Defn: Pertaining to, or derived from, beeswax; specif., denoting an acid obtained by oxidation of myricin.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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