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malic acid

Syllabification: (mal·ic ac·id)
Pronunciation: /ˈmalik/

Definition of malic acid

noun

Chemistry
  • a crystalline acid present in unripe apples and other fruits.
    • Chemical formula: HOOCCH2CH(OH)COOH

Derivatives

malate

Pronunciation: /ˈmalˌāt, ˈmāˌlāt/

noun

Origin:

late 18th century: malic from French malique, from Latin malum 'apple'

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