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maleic acid

ma·le·ic ac·id
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [muh-lee-ik]
    • /məˈli ɪk/
    • /mˈaleɪk ˈasɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [muh-lee-ik]
    • /məˈli ɪk/

Definitions of maleic acid words

  • noun maleic acid a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble solid, C 4 H 4 O 4 , isomeric with fumaric acid, having an astringent, repulsive taste and faint acidulous odor: used in the manufacture of synthetic resins, the dyeing and finishing of textiles, and as a preservative for fats and oils. 1
  • noun maleic acid a colourless soluble crystalline substance used to synthesize other compounds. Formula: HOOCCH:CHCOOH 0
  • noun maleic acid a colorless, crystalline, poisonous acid, HOOCCH: CHCOOH, an isomer of fumaric acid, used in organic syntheses, in textile dyeing, etc. 0
  • noun maleic acid (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. 0

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Origin of maleic acid

First appearance:

before 1870
One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < French maléique, alteration of malique malic

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maleic acid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 65% 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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