maleic acid (Meaning)
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maleic acid (n)
a colorless crystalline compound found in unripe fruit (such as apples or tomatoes or cherries) and used mainly to make polyester resins
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a colorless crystalline compound found in unripe fruit (such as apples or tomatoes or cherries) and used mainly to make polyester resins
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Maleic acid is a dicarboxylic acid with the chemical formula C4H4O4.
The production of maleic acid involves the oxidation of butane or benzene.
Maleic acid is commonly used in the production of various polymers and resins.
One of the notable properties of maleic acid is its ability to form anhydrides.
