adipic acid

[ uh-dip-ik ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 6 H 10 O 4 , used chiefly in the synthesis of nylon.

adipic acid

/ əˈdɪpɪk /

noun

1. a colourless crystalline solid used in the preparation of nylon. Formula: HOOC(CH 2 ) 4 COOH

Word History and Origins

Origin of adipic acid¹

adip- + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of adipic acid¹

C19: from New Latin adiposus fat + -ic

Example Sentences

I said, "Well, adipic acid is a known polyester ingredient."

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