margaric

The acids separated from it are known by the names of margaric, stearic, and oleic acids.

It is a crystalline solid less fusible than margaric acid, but closely resembling it in its other properties.

The unsaponified fat of the coccus insect, as well as oleic and margaric acids.

The residuum being decomposed by boiling hot muriatic acid, affords margaric acid.

The stearine, of which factitious wax candles are made, consists of the stearic and margaric acids combined.