Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining to or derived from the earthnut, Arachis hypogœa: as, arachidic acid.
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- adjective Of or pertaining to
arachidic acid or its derivatives
Etymologies
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Examples
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The fatty acid composition is: palmitic 1.3 per cent; stearic 1.4 per cent; arachidic 3 per cent; behenic 3.4 per cent; erucic 22 per cent; oleic 60.8 per cent; linoleic
Chapter 27 1987
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This is illustrated frequently in influenza and arachidic bronchitis.
Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery Chevalier Jackson 1911
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If, however, as in cases of arachidic bronchitis, large amounts of purulent secretion must be expelled, it will be found in certain cases that the decreased glottic lumen and impaired laryngeal motility will render tracheotomy necessary to drain the lungs and prevent drowning in the retained secretions.
Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery Chevalier Jackson 1911
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This applies especially to the subglottic edema associated with arachidic bronchitis in children under 2 years of age.
Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery Chevalier Jackson 1911
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