adipic acid

[ uh-dip-ik ]

nounChemistry.
  1. a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C6H10O4, used chiefly in the synthesis of nylon.

Origin of adipic acid

1

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adipic acid

/ (əˈdɪpɪk) /


noun
  1. a colourless crystalline solid used in the preparation of nylon. Formula: HOOC(CH 2) 4 COOH

Origin of adipic acid

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C19: from New Latin adiposus fat + -ic

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