succinic acid

noun

suc·​cin·​ic acid (ˌ)sək-ˈsi-nik- 

: a crystalline dicarboxylic acid C₄H₆O₄ found widely in nature and active in energy-yielding metabolic reactions

Examples of succinic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then, take the Perricone MD Acne Relief Maximum Strength Spot Gel and apply a small amount on each blemish to allow the lactic and succinic acids to kill unwanted bacteria. —Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023

The proteins lysine and arginine work in combination with succinic acid and naturally derived guar to fortify curls and repair damage. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 May 2023

The Strawberry Smooth serum relies on what Glow Recipe calls its Clarity Acid Complex: 2% BHA or beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) and 1% AHA or alpha hydroxy acid (mandelic acid) blend, 3.5% strawberry (water, enzymes, and leaf extract), 3% azelaic acid liposome, and 0.5% succinic acid. —Sarah Madaus, SELF, 26 Apr. 2022

While it has been used in medicinal practice for centuries, amber is nowadays proven to contain between 3% and 8% succinic acid, which stimulates metabolism, relieves stress and provides energy. —Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022

So even if your baby’s temperature did somehow hit 400 degrees, the infinitesimal amount of succinic acid released would be too minuscule to provide an effect. —Lindsey Hunter Lopez, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020

Word History

Etymology

French succinique, from Latin succinum amber

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

succinic acid

noun

suc·​cin·​ic acid (ˌ)sək-ˌsin-ik- 

: a crystalline dicarboxylic acid C₄H₆O₄ that is found widely in nature, that is formed in the Krebs cycle and in various fermentation processes, and that is used chiefly as an intermediate in synthesis (as of pharmaceuticals and synthetic resins)