succinic acid
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of succinic acid
First recorded in 1780–90
Example Sentences
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So an enzyme was added that could break down sucrose from the sugarcane juice into glucose and fructose to make succinic acid.
From Science Daily • Oct. 3, 2023
Researchers plan further scale-up studies soon to support commercialization of the succinic acid production process.
From Science Daily • Oct. 3, 2023
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
Department of considers succinic acid to be a valuable commodity since it can be refined with less energy than petroleum.
From Forbes • Sep. 10, 2012
Prominent among these are glycerin and succinic acid.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" by Various
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