1. of, relating to, or derived from fumaric acid, an organic compound found in plants and used in food and pharmaceutical applications
Usage: chemistry; technical

Examples

• Fumaric acid is a common food additive used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness.
• The fumaric compound was synthesized in the laboratory for pharmaceutical testing.
• Fumaric acid derivatives are important in the citric acid cycle of cellular respiration.
• The fumaric ester showed promising results in the clinical trial.