maleic acid
English
Noun
maleic acid (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) 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
Synonyms
- cis-butenedioic acid
- pyromalic acid
Related terms
- maleate
- maleic anhydride
Translations
an unsaturated organic dicarboxylic acid
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