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From xero- + -n- + -ic, from the acid's tendency to form its anhydride.
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xeronic acid
Today it means: An acid with chemical formula C₈H₁₂O₄, related to fumaric acid. Full definition →
Today it means: An acid with chemical formula C₈H₁₂O₄, related to fumaric acid. Full definition →
From xero- + -n- + -ic, from the acid's tendency to form its anhydride.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.