Definition of malonic acid

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ma·lo·nic acid

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NOUN:

A white crystalline acid, CH₂(COOH)₂, derived from malic acid and used in making barbiturates.

ETYMOLOGY:
French (acide) malonique, alteration of malique, malic (acid) ; see malic acid

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