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maleic acid
HOOCCH:CHCOOH A colorless, crystalline dibasic acid; soluble in water, acetone, and alcohol; melting point 130–131_C; used in textile processing, and as an oil and fat preservative.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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