English

Noun

maleic acid ‎(uncountable)

1. (organic chemistry) an unsaturated organic dicarboxylic acid, HOOCCH=CHCOOH, the geometric isomer of fumaric acid; it is found in unripe fruit, and is used industrially in the production of polyester resins

Synonyms

• cis-butenedioic acid
• pyromalic acid

Related terms

• maleate
• maleic anhydride