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toluic acid

noun

, Chemistry.
  1. any of four isomeric acids having the formula CH 3 C 6 H 4 COOH: derivatives of toluene.


toluic acid

/ tɒˈluːɪk /

noun

  1. a white crystalline derivative of toluene existing in three isomeric forms; methylbenzoic acid. The ortho- and para- isomers are used in synthetic resins and the meta- isomer is used as an insect repellent. Formula: C 6 H 4 CH 3 COOH
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Word History and Origins

Origin of toluic acid1

First recorded in 1870–75
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Word History and Origins

Origin of toluic acid1

C19: from tolu ( ene ) + -ic

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