Etymology

lampic acid

Today it means: A supposed acid formed by heating ether with a limited supply of air. Full definition →

French lampique
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  1. French · derived fromlampique
  2. English todaylampic acid

From French lampique, from lampe (“lamp”). See lamp.

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