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Carboxylic vs Dicarboxylic - What's the difference?

carboxylic | dicarboxylic |

In organic chemistry terms the difference between carboxylic and dicarboxylic

is that carboxylic is of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group while dicarboxylic is having two carboxylic groups.

carboxylic

English

Adjective

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  • (organic chemistry) Of, or relating to the carboxyl functional group.

    • Derived terms

    * carboxylic acid

    dicarboxylic

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (organic chemistry) Having two carboxylic groups