malic acid
nounDefinition of malic acid
: a crystalline dicarboxylic acid C4H6O5
especially
: the levorotatory isomer of malic acid that is found in various fruits (such as apples) and is formed as an intermediate in the Krebs cycle
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The malolactic Ramey mentioned is a secondary fermentation that transforms tart malic acid into softer lactic acid. — Dave Mcintyre, Washington Post, "5 things to know about chardonnay, the world’s most popular white wine," 26 July 2019 The mixture is natural (the active ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid) and comes in a stand-up jar. — Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, "7 Genius Ways to Kill Fruit Flies," 11 July 2018 The mixture is natural (the active ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid) and comes in a stand-up jar. — Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, "7 Genius Ways to Kill Fruit Flies," 11 July 2018 The mixture is natural (the active ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid) and comes in a stand-up jar. — Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, "7 Genius Ways to Kill Fruit Flies," 11 July 2018 The mixture is natural (the active ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid) and comes in a stand-up jar. — Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, "7 Genius Ways to Kill Fruit Flies," 11 July 2018 The mixture is natural (the active ingredients include sodium lauryl sulfate and malic acid) and comes in a stand-up jar. — Lauren Piro, Good Housekeeping, "7 Genius Ways to Kill Fruit Flies," 11 July 2018 Prism is a featherlight, essence-like elixir, made with all-natural fruit acids (malic acid from apple, salicylic acid from willow bark, glycolic acid from bilberry, vitamin C from kakadu plum, and orange peel) to gently exfoliate the skin. — Sarah Kinonen, Allure, "Herbivore Botanicals' New Prism Exfoliating Glow Potion Is the Prettiest Serum of the Summer," 12 July 2018 The Far Niente also has a far higher level than the other wines of malic acid, which is found in lime juice, and there’s a reason for that. — Bruce Schoenfeld, WIRED, "Your Next Glass of Wine Might Be a Fake—and You'll Love It," 30 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'malic acid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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