Definitions for: Ic


[adj] being nine more than ninety



Webster (1913) Definition: -ic [L. -icus, Gr. ?: cf. F. -ique.]
1. A suffix signifying, in general, relating to, or
characteristic of; as, historic, hygienic, telegraphic,
etc.

2. (Chem.) A suffix, denoting that the element indicated
enters into certain compounds with its highest valence, or
with a valence relatively higher than in compounds where
the name of the element ends in -ous; as, ferric,
sulphuric. It is also used in the general sense of
pertaining to; as, hydric, sodic, calcic.

Synonyms: 99, cardinal, ninety-nine

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