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Pyrocitric
Pyrˊo-cit′ric
,Adj.
[
Pyro-
+ citric
: cf. F. pyrocitrique
.] (Chem.)
Pertaining to, or designating, any one of three acids obtained by the distillation of citric acid, and called respectively
citraconic
, itaconic
, and mesaconic
acid. Definition 2024
pyrocitric
pyrocitric
English
Adjective
pyrocitric
- (chemistry) Describing any of the three unsaturated dicarboxylic acids obtained by the distillation of citric acid.