malic

[ mal-ik, mey-lik ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or derived from apples.
2. Chemistry. of or derived from malic acid.

Word History and Origins

Origin of malic¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; from French malique, from Latin māl(um) “apple” + French -ique adjective suffix. See -ic

Example Sentences

They focused on malic acid, which is found in apples; lactic acid, which can be found in fermented foods; choline chloride, which is a salt often used as a food additive; and glycerol, which is often used as a sugar substitute.

From Science Daily

Professor Ermin Malic's team at the University of Marburg was able to explain this charge transfer process with a model to describe what happens at a microscopic level.

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But they have even more salt and more unidentifiable ingredients like Dextrose, Malic Acid, Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Disodium Inosinate and Disodium Guanylate.

From Salon

Several laboratory studies have also shown that the combined effects of wine alcohol and organic acids, such as malic acid, can prevent the growth of E coli and Salmonella.

From Salon

The zero-waste cordial combines spent peels from the juicing process, day-old clarified lime juice, as well as citric and malic acids.

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