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In words belonging to chemistry derivatives in -ic denote the acid containing most oxygen, when more than one is formed: as nitric acid.

From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton

Pronounce the -al of adverbs derived from adjectives in -ic or -al.

From The Century Handbook of Writing by Greever, Garland

Topomorph -ic: a geographic form, variety or subspecies of a widely distributed species: developed by local environment.

From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.

The most familiar one of these is given a name ending in the suffix -ic, while the one with less oxygen is given a similar name, but ending in the suffix -ous.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

They are given names consisting of the prefix hydro-, the name of the second element present, and the termination -ic.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William