malic acid
noun Chemistry.
a colorless, crystalline, water-soluble solid, C4H6O5, occurring in apples and other fruits and as an intermediate in animal metabolism.
Words nearby malic acid
mali, mali empire, malibran, malibu board, malic, malic acid, malice, malice aforethought, malicious, malicious mischief, malign
Origin of malic acid
First recorded in 1790–1800
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British Dictionary definitions for malic acid
malic acid
/ (ˈmælɪk, ˈmeɪ-) /
noun
a colourless crystalline compound occurring in apples and other fruits. Formula: HOOCCH 2 CH(OH)COOH
Word Origin for malic acid
C18 malic, via French malique from Latin mālum apple
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Medicine definitions for malic acid
malic acid
[ măl′ĭk, mā′lĭk ]
n.
A colorless crystalline intermediate in the Krebs cycle that occurs naturally in a variety of unripe fruit and is used as a flavoring and in the aging of wine.
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Science definitions for malic acid
malic acid
[ măl′ĭk, mā′lĭk ]
A colorless, crystalline compound that occurs naturally in a wide variety of unripe fruits, including apples, cherries, and tomatoes, and is an intermediate product of the Krebs cycle. It is used as a flavoring and in the aging of wine. Also called malate. Chemical formula: C4H6O5.
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