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Pyrocitric

Pyrˊo-cit′ric

,
Adj.
[
Pyro-
+
citric
: cf. F.
pyrocitrique
.]
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or designating, any one of three acids obtained by the distillation of citric acid, and called respectively
citraconic
,
itaconic
, and
mesaconic
acid.

Definition 2024


pyrocitric

pyrocitric

English

Adjective

pyrocitric

  1. (chemistry) Describing any of the three unsaturated dicarboxylic acids obtained by the distillation of citric acid.

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