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toluic acid
noun
, Chemistry.
- any of four isomeric acids having the formula CH 3 C 6 H 4 COOH: derivatives of toluene.
toluic acid
/ tɒˈluːɪk /
noun
- a white crystalline derivative of toluene existing in three isomeric forms; methylbenzoic acid. The ortho- and para- isomers are used in synthetic resins and the meta- isomer is used as an insect repellent. Formula: C 6 H 4 CH 3 COOH
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Word History and Origins
Origin of toluic acid1
First recorded in 1870–75
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Word History and Origins
Origin of toluic acid1
C19: from tolu ( ene ) + -ic
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