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fumaric acid

fu·mar·ic ac·id [ fyoo màrrik ássid ]


noun 
Definition:
 
naturally occurring chemical: a colorless crystalline solid. Source: some plants and molds, or synthesized from benzene. Use: manufacture of resins. C4H4O4

[< modern Latin Fumaria< late Latin fumaria "fumatory" < Latin fumus "smoke"]
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