MELANIC

adj. Me2l-a2n'i2k. Fr., melane, melanique. 1. Of a dark color. 2. Pertaining to melanosis. M. acid. Fr., acide melanique. Ger., Melansdure, Spirhuminsdwe. A black powder, C10H8O, formed by the oxidation of pota ium salicylate; insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol, ether, and the alkalies. [B, 38, 46, 48, 93 (a, 14, 39).] [s. 730]