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- [muh-lee-ik]
- /məˈli ɪk/
- /mˈaleɪk ˈasɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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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Parts of speech for Maleic acid
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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.
maleic acid usage trend in Literature
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