English Explanatory Dictionary

azelaic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An aliphatic dicarboxylic acid found in many cereals; it has an antibacterial action and is used in skin creams etc; HOOC(CH₂)₇COOH.

Word forms

azelaic acid

Synonyms

nonanedioic acid
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