mucic acid

(myo̵̅o̅′sik)

a colorless, crystalline acid, HOOC(CHOH)COOH, formed by oxidizing lactose, gums, etc.

Origin: Fr mucique < L mucus (see mucus) + -ique, -ic

See mucic acid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An organic acid, C₆H₁₀O₈, often derived from milk sugar.

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