desoxalic, a. Chem.
(dɛsɒkˈsælɪk)
[ad. F. désoxalique: see des- and oxalic.]
Formed by the deoxidation of oxalic acid. desoxalic acid, a synonym of racemo-carbonic acid, C5H6O8. Hence deˈsoxalate, a salt of this acid, a racemo-carbonate.
| a 1868 Watts Dict. Chem. V. 40 Probably formed by the deoxidation of oxalic acid, whence the name desoxalic acid. |