toluic acid

(tō lo̵̅o̅′ik, täl′yo̵̅o̅ ik)

any of four isomeric acids, CHCHCOOH, carboxyl derivatives of toluene, used in the manufacture of various resins, in organic synthesis, etc.

See toluic acid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of three isomeric acids, C₈H₈O₂, derived from toluene.

Origin:

Origin: tolu(ene)

Origin: + -ic

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