malenoid, a. Chem.
(ˈmælənɔɪd)
Formerly also maˈleinoid.
[f. maleinic a. + -oid.]
Resembling maleic acid in having a cis configuration in geometrical isomerism.
| 1895 [see fumaroid a.]. 1898 [see maleic a.]. 1907 [see cis- 3]. 1938 [see fumaroid a.]. 1964 Internat. Encycl. Chem. Sci. 709/2 Malenoid form, the cis form of geometrical isomerism. |