Mucic

[mju:sik]

Definition

(a.) Pertaining to, or derived from, gums and micilaginous substances; specif., denoting an acid obtained by the oxidation of gums, dulcite, etc., as a white crystalline substance isomeric with saccharic acid.

Edited by Adela

Definition

adj. derived from gums.—n. Mū′cate a salt of mucic acid and a base.

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