ALL meanings of maleic acid
ma·le·ic ac·id
M m - 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 (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
- 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