malic
Americanadjective
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pertaining to or derived from apples.
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Chemistry. of or derived from malic acid.
Etymology
Origin of malic
First recorded in 1790–1800; from French malique, from Latin māl(um) “apple” + French -ique adjective suffix. See -ic
Example Sentences
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As Salon reported in 2020, Morris makes the superjuice by combining citrus peel, which is typically discarded, with citric and malic acid.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2022
That quality, properly known as diacetyl, is a byproduct of malolactic fermentation, in which bacteria transform sharp malic acid into softer lactic acid, which is found in dairy products like butter, milk and cheese.
From New York Times • Oct. 14, 2021
In the latest excavation, the archaeologists skipped the chemical scrub. This allowed researchers to extract four organic compounds present in the potsherds: citric acid, malic acid, succinic acid and tartaric acid.
From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2017
This allowed researchers to extract four organic compounds present in the potsherds: citric acid, malic acid, succinic acid and tartaric acid.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2017
What does malic acid in a vinegar indicate?
From Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value by Snyder, Harry
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