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dihydroxytartaric

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from The Century Dictionary.

  • Noting an acid, a colorless crystalline compound, HOOCC(OH)2C(OH)2COOH, formed by the oxidation of dihydroxymalic acid. It melts at 98° C. Also dioxytartaric.

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