Amber, Bal′sam of. Syn. Bal′samum suc′cini, L. The thick matter left in the retort after the rectification of oil of amber; and which it resembles in its properties.
Amber, Facti′′tious (-tĭsh′-). Syn. Suc′cinum facti′′tium, L. Mellite, copal, and anime, have each been substituted for amber, especially for small fragments of it. Recently an imitation has been produced by acting on gutta percha with sulphur, at a high temperature, which, either alone or in combination with copal, is said to have been extensively passed off for genuine amber.
Amber, Liq′uid†. See Liquid-ambar.
Amber, Oil of. See Oils.
Amber, Re′sin of. See Pyrétine.
Amber, Salt of. Succinic Acid.
Amber, Sol′uble. Prep. Fragments of amber are cautiously heated in an iron pot, and as soon as it becomes semi-liquid, an equal weight of pale boiled linseed-oil, previously made hot, is very gradually stirred in, and the whole thoroughly blended. Used as a cement for glass and earthenware, and thinned with oil of turpentine to make varnishes. It will keep any length of time if preserved from the air.
AMBER-CAM′PHOR. See Pyrétine (Crystalline).
AM′BER DRINK†. Amber-coloured malt liquor.
AM′BER-SEED. Musk-seed (which see).