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Definition of: maleic
(mə·lē′ik) adjective Chem.
Pertaining to or designating a white, crystalline, astringent acid, C4H4O4, prepared by the catalytic oxidation of benzene: used as a dye for fabrics, etc. [<F maléique <malique MALIC]
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