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adipic acid
[ uh-dip-ik ]
noun
, Chemistry.
- a white, crystalline, slightly water-soluble solid, C 6 H 10 O 4 , used chiefly in the synthesis of nylon.
adipic acid
/ əˈdɪpɪk /
noun
- a colourless crystalline solid used in the preparation of nylon. Formula: HOOC(CH 2 ) 4 COOH
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Word History and Origins
Origin of adipic acid1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of adipic acid1
C19: from New Latin adiposus fat + -ic
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Example Sentences
I said, "Well, adipic acid is a known polyester ingredient."
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