a. Chem. [f. prec. + -IC.] Carminic acid: the coloring matter of cochineal; = CARMINE 1 b.

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1876.  Harley, Mat. Med., 791. The latter is called carmine, cochinellin, or carminic acid.

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1880.  Academy, 20 Nov., 368/3. Carminic acid and Tyrian purple.

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