| pimaric | <chemistry> Pertaining to, or designating, an acid found in galipot, and isomeric with abietic acid. Origin: NL. Pinum maritima, an old name for P. Pinaster, a pine which yields galipot. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| pimaricin | C34H49NO14;an antifungal antibiotic for topical use, produced by Streptomyces natalensis; effective against Aspergillus, Candida, and Mucor species. Synonym: natamycin. (05 Mar 2000) |