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Definition of Maleic

1. a. Pertaining to, or designating, an acid of the ethylene series, metameric with fumaric acid and obtained by heating malic acid.

Definition of Maleic

1. pertaining to apples [adj] - See also: apples

Medical Definition of Maleic

1. Pertaining to, or designating, an acid of the ethylene series, metameric with fumaric acid and obtained by heating malic acid. Origin: Cf. F. Maleique. See Malic. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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