DICARBOXYLIC ACID
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Dicarboxylic Acid.
Dicarboxylic Acid - as a noun
An organic compound containing two carboxyl functional groups (-cooh).
Example: "The most widely used dicarboxylic acid in the industry is adipic acid, which is a precursor used in the production of nylon."
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
carboxylic acidHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Adipic acid is a dicarboxylic acid commonly used in the production of nylon."
"Malonic acid is another example of a dicarboxylic acid."
"Phthalic acid is a toxic and corrosive dicarboxylic acid."
"Fumaric acid is a dicarboxylic acid found in certain fruits."
"Oxalic acid is the simplest dicarboxylic acid."
