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xeronic
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xeronic, a. [Gr. dry + citraconic.].
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. [1913 Webster]
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