Definition of Melissic

1. a. Pertaining to, or derived from, beeswax; specif., denoting an acid obtained by oxidation of myricin.

Medical Definition of Melissic

1. Pertaining to, or derived from, beeswax; specif, denoting an acid obtained by oxidation of myricin. Origin: Gr. Melissa a bee, honey. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Melissic

meliorists
meliority
meliphagan
meliphagous
meliphanite
melisma
melismas
melismata
melismatic
melismatically
melissas
melissate
melissates
melissene
melissic (current term)
melissic acid
melissopalynological
melissopalynologist
melissopalynologists
melissopalynology
melissophobia
melissyl
melissylene
melitis
melitose
melitracen
melitracen hydrochloride
melitriose
melitten

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