croconic acid

noun

A derivative of cyclopentene having two hydroxyl groups and three carbonyl groups; its anion (croconate) is aromatic

Meanings

nouncroconic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA derivative of cyclopentene having two hydroxyl groups and three carbonyl groups; its anion (croconate) is aromatic

Translations

Italian acide croconique
  • acide croconiqueTranslations
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