malic
Apple-derived, chemically speaking
Malic describes something derived from or relating to apples.
The word appears almost exclusively in malic acid, a compound found in apples and other fruits that gives them tartness.
Malic acid is used as a flavoring agent in sour candies and beverages.
Sharp, biting taste
- tangySharp and lively-tasting
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- tartSharp-flavored small pie
astringent · bracing · zesty · crisp · biting · piquant · acidity · sourness
Malic acid salt
- dehydrogenaseHydrogen-removing enzyme class
- citric acid cycleAerobic respiration's central pathway
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- pyruvateThree-carbon acid from glycolysis
ATP · respiration · glycolysis · enzyme · oxidation · NADH · cellular energy · aerobic
Fruit tree plantation
- ciderPressed apple beverage
- Granny SmithTart green apple cultivar
- HoneycrispTrademarked apple known for texture
- BraeburnNew Zealand apple variety
harvest · pectin · tartness · juice · pie · vinegar · sauce · pressing
Microbial sugar conversion
- malolacticBacterial acid transformation
- lacticOf or from dairy
- vintageQuality from past eras
- acidityLow pH condition
mouthfeel · balance · sommelier · chardonnay · crisp · finish · cellaring · body
-OH functional group
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- chiralityMirror-image non-superimposability
- anhydrideCompound lacking water
- crystallineClear, ordered, brilliant
solubility · synthesis · isomerism · hydration · titration · pH · dissociation
sour
Sharp, biting taste
tart · astringent · bracing · zesty · crisp · biting · piquant · acidity · sourness · green apple
malate
Malic acid salt
- dehydrogenaseHydrogen-removing enzyme class
- citric acid cycleAerobic respiration's central pathway
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
pyruvate · ATP · respiration · glycolysis · enzyme · oxidation · NADH · cellular energy · aerobic · biosynthesis
orchard
Fruit tree plantation
- ciderPressed apple beverage
- Granny SmithTart green apple cultivar
- HoneycrispTrademarked apple known for texture
Braeburn · harvest · pectin · tartness · juice · pie · vinegar · sauce · pressing · fermentation
fermentation
Microbial sugar conversion
- malolacticBacterial acid transformation
- lacticOf or from dairy
- vintageQuality from past eras
acidity · mouthfeel · balance · sommelier · chardonnay · crisp · finish · cellaring · body · brightness
hydroxyl
-OH functional group
- esterificationForming esters chemically
- chiralityMirror-image non-superimposability
- anhydrideCompound lacking water
crystalline · solubility · synthesis · isomerism · hydration · titration · pH · dissociation
- malicious intentPurpose to cause harm
- malicious gossipHarmful talk about others
- malicious complianceHarmful adherence to instructions
- malice aforethoughtPrior intent to harm
- with malice
- malicious linkHarmful disguised URL