† lactescencyn.
= lactescence n. 1.
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1758 J. Walker in Philos. Trans. 1757 (Royal Soc.) 50 124 A solution of saccharum Saturni..left the upper parts of the water clear and colourless, but formed a lactescency towards the bottom.
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