muconic acid

noun

Any of three isomeric, aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, C₆H₆O₄, with two double bonds.

Meanings

nounmuconic acid (plural muconic acids)

plural muconic acids

  1. chemistryAny of three isomeric, aliphatic dicarboxylic acids, C₆H₆O₄, with two double bonds.
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