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Webster 1913 Edition


Mucic

Mu′cic

,
Adj.
[L.
mucus
mucus: cf. F.
mucique
.]
(Chem.)
Pertaining to, or derived from, gums and micilaginous substances; specif., denoting an acid obtained by the oxidation of gums, dulcite, etc., as a white crystalline substance isomeric with saccharic acid.

Webster 1828 Edition


Mucic

MU'CIC

,
Adj.
[from mucus.] The mucic acid is the same as the saccholactic. It is obtained from gums, &c.

Definition 2024


mucic

mucic

English

Adjective

mucic (not comparable)

  1. (organic chemistry) Of or pertaining to mucic acid or its derivatives

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