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mal⋅ic

[mal-ik, mey-lik]
–adjective
1. pertaining to or derived from apples.
2. Chemistry. of or derived from malic acid.

Origin:
1790–1800; < F malique < L māl(um) apple + F -ique -ic
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Main Entry: ma·lic
Pronunciation: 'mal-ik, 'mA-lik
Function: adjective
: involved in and especially catalyzing a reaction in which malic acidparticipates <malic dehydrogenase>
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