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carboxylic acid
noun
Definition of CARBOXYLIC ACID
: an organic acid (as acetic acid) containing one or more carboxyl groups
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First Known Use of CARBOXYLIC ACID
1883
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carboxylic acid
noun
Medical Definition of CARBOXYLIC ACID
: an organic acid (as an acetic acid) containing one or more carboxyl groups
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