itatartaric acid en · NOUN
Etymology
From ita- + tartaric acid, because the acid is formed by the oxidation of itaconic acid.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) An acid, C₅H₈O₅, which is a metabolic product of an ultraviolet-induced mutant of Aspergillus terreus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| itatartaric acids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |