adipic acid
[ uh-dip-ik ]
nounChemistry.
a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C6H10O4, used chiefly in the synthesis of nylon.
Origin of adipic acid
1- Also called hexanedioic acid.
Words Nearby adipic acid
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I said, "Well, adipic acid is a known polyester ingredient."
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British Dictionary definitions for adipic acid
adipic acid
/ (əˈdɪpɪk) /
noun
a colourless crystalline solid used in the preparation of nylon. Formula: HOOC(CH 2) 4 COOH
Origin of adipic acid
1C19: from New Latin adiposus fat + -ic
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