Archaic form of frithstool.

(organic chemistry) The compound 2-[4-(4-chlorobenzoyl)phenoxy]-2-methylpropanoic acid that has antihyperlipidemic activity

(biochemistry) thrombomodulin when present in parietal endoderm

coated or encrusted with sugar / preserved in sugar or syrup by baking till it becomes translucent / (figuratively) Pleasing, flattering.