Lignoceric \Lig`no*cer"ic\ (l[i^]g`n[-o]*s[e^]r"[i^]k), a. [L.
lignum wood + cera wax.] (Chem.)
Pertaining to, or designating, an acid of the formic acid
series, found in the tar, wax, or paraffine obtained by
distilling certain kinds of wood, as the beech.
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