xeronic

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xeronic - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Xeronic \Xe*ron"ic\, a. [Gr. xhro`s dry + citraconic.] (Chem.)
     Pertaining to, or designating, an acid, C8H12O4, related to
     fumaric acid, and obtained from citraconic acid as an oily
     substance having a bittersweet taste; -- so called from its
     tendency to form its anhydride.
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