n.
A gentleman enveloped in mustachios, whiskers, fur collars, and braiding. Thackeray. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. élaïdique. See Elaine. ] Relating to oleic acid, or elaine. [ 1913 Webster ]
Elaidic acid (Chem.),
n. [ Cf. F. élaïdine. ] (Chem.) A solid isomeric modification of olein.
a. [ Gr.
n. (Min.) A mineral consisting chiefly of the arseniate of lime; -- so named in honor of W.
a. Like an old maid; prim; precise; particular; overly fastidious.
n. The condition or characteristics of an old maid. G. Eliot. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Plaid cloth. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Ricinoleic + elaidic. ] Pertaining to, or designating, an isomeric modification of ricinoleic acid obtained as a white crystalline solid. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Chem.) The glycerin salt of ricinelaidic acid, obtained as a white crystalline waxy substance by treating castor oil with nitrous acid. [ 1913 Webster ]