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CIDE DICTIONARY

citraconic, a. [Citric + aconitic.].

Pertaining to, derived from, or having certain characteristics of, citric and aconitic acids. [1913 Webster]

Citraconic acid (Chem.), a white, crystalline, deliquescent substance, C3H4(CO2H)2, obtained by distillation of citric acid. It is a compound of the ethylene series.