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croconic, a. Chem.|krəʊˈkɒnɪk|
[f. L. croc-us saffron + -on (meaningless) + -ic.]
In croconic acid (C5H2O5), an inodorous, strongly acid substance, obtained in the form of yellow crystals or powder. Hence ˈcroconate, a salt of this acid.
1838T. Thomson Chem. Org. Bodies 17 Croconic Acid. 1854Orr's Circ. Sc. Chem. 402 The croconate..of potash. 1863–72Watts Dict. Chem. II. 110 The croconates, C5M2O5, are yellow (hence the name of the acid). |