malic

adjective ma·lic \ˈma-lik, ˈmā-\

Definition of MALIC

: involved in and especially catalyzing a reaction in which malic acid participates <malic dehydrogenase>

circa 1909

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adjective ma·lic \ˈmal-ik, ˈmā-lik\

: involved in and especially catalyzing a reaction in which malic acid participates <malic dehydrogenase>

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