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Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or derived from maleic acid

“The chemist studied the maleic acid derivatives in the lab.”

2. noun

a compound with a maleic acid structure

“The researcher analyzed the properties of a maleic compound.”

3. noun

a salt or ester of maleic acid

“The chemist synthesized a maleic salt for the experiment.”