malic adjective.
['malɪk, 'meɪlɪk] L18.[from Latin malum apple + -IC.]Chemistry.
1. malic acid, a colourless crystalline acid, HOOC
CH2CH(OH)COOH, present in apples, berries of the mountain ash, and many other fruits. L18.
2. Of an enzyme: that acts on malic acid. M20. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲