OK - Its time we were all educated, so, here goes. These definitions are taken from
http://www.dictionary.com :)<P>but·ter (btr) <br>n. <P>1 - A soft yellowish or whitish emulsion of butterfat, water, air, and sometimes salt, churned from milk or cream and processed for use in cooking and as a food. <br>2 - Any of various substances similar to butter, especially: <br>(a) - A spread made from fruit, nuts, or other foods: apple butter. <br>(b) - A vegetable fat having a nearly solid consistency at ordinary temperatures. <br>3 - Flattery. <P>-----<br>mar·ga·rine also mar·ga·rin (märjr-n). <br>n. <P>A fatty solid butter substitute consisting of a blend of hydrogenated vegetable oils mixed with emulsifiers, vitamins, coloring matter, and other ingredients.<P>OR -><P>margarine \Mar"ga*rine\, n. [F.] 1. Artificial butter; oleomargarine.<P>The word margarine shall mean all substances, whether compounds or otherwise, prepared in imitation of butter, and whether mixed with butter or not. --Margarine Act, 1887 (50 & 51 Vict. c. 29).<P>Read into this what u want - i`m still lost - but hey, what the hell do I know - I buy Flora Buttery :)<P><br>