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malonic acid

Pronunciation: /məˈlɒnɪk/

Definition of malonic acid

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a crystalline acid obtained by the oxidation of malic acid.
    • Chemical formula: HOOCCH2COOH

Origin:

mid 19th century: malonic from French malonique, alteration of malique 'malic'

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