pyrocitric

English

Etymology

From pyro- +‎ citric.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

pyrocitric (not comparable)

1. (chemistry) Describing any of the three unsaturated dicarboxylic acids obtained by the distillation of citric acid.

Derived terms

• pyrocitric acid

See also

• citraconic acid
• itaconic acid
• mesaconic acid