fumaric acid

fu·mar·ic ac·id

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fyoo-mar-ik as-id]
- /fyuˈmær ɪk ˈæs ɪd/
- /fjˈuːmərˌɪk ˈasɪd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fyoo-mar-ik as-id]
- /fyuˈmær ɪk ˈæs ɪd/

Definitions of fumaric acid words

noun fumaric acid a colorless, odorless, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 4 H 4 O 4 , isomeric with maleic acid, essential to cellular respiration in most eukaryotic organisms: used in the making of synthetic resins and as a replacement for tartaric acid in beverages and baking powders. 1
noun fumaric acid colourless crystalline acid 0
noun fumaric acid a colourless crystalline acid with a fruity taste, found in some plants and manufactured from benzene; trans-butenedioic acid: used esp in synthetic resins. Formula: HCOOCH:CHCOOH 0
noun fumaric acid a colorless, crystalline, unsaturated organic acid, HOOCCH:CHCOOH, occurring in various plants or produced synthetically from maleic acid: used in making resins, as a stabilizer for foods, etc. 0
noun fumaric acid (organic chemistry) an unsaturated organic dicarboxylic acid, HOOCCH=CHCOOH, the geometric isomer of maleic acid from which it may be prepared by heating; it is found in many plants, including fungi and mosses, and is essential in the chemistry of respiration; it has a number of industrial applications, and its esters, the fumarates are used in the treatment of psoriasis. 0

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Origin of fumaric acid

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before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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fumaric acid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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