Associations to the word «Maleic»

Wiktionary

MALEIC, adjective. (chemistry) of, or relating to maleic acid or its derivatives
MALEIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) an unsaturated organic dicarboxylic acid, HOOCCH=CHCOOH, the geometric isomer of fumaric acid; it is found in unripe fruit, and is used industrially in the production of polyester resins

Wise words

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