maleic acid
English
editEtymology
editFrom Latin malum (“apple”). Related to malic acid.
Noun
edit- (organic chemistry) an unsaturated organic dicarboxylic acid, cis-butenedioic 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
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editan unsaturated organic dicarboxylic acid
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