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SUCCINIC
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Dictionary entry overview: What does succinic mean?
• SUCCINIC (adjective)
The adjective SUCCINIC has 1 sense:
1. of or relating to or obtained from amber
Familiarity information: SUCCINIC used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or obtained from amber
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
amber (a hard yellowish to brownish translucent fossil resin; used for jewelry)
Context examples
A succinic acid derivative with hypoglycemic activity.
(Mitiglinide, NCI Thesaurus)
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