Within these constraints, private-sector plan sponsors are relatively free to establish, maintain, and modify their plans as regulated by ERISA. By contrast, the basic features of public employee plansâeligibility, contributions, types of beneï¬ ts, etc.âare often spelled out in statutes or. in local ordinances.
Noun. 1. maleate-a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation. antidepressant, antidepressant drug-any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects.ester-formed by reaction between an acid and an alcohol with elimination of water.aleate-a salt or ester of maleic acid; used as a nontricyclic antidepressant drug for psychomotor activation. antidepressant, antidepressant drug-any of a class of drugs used to treat depression; often have undesirable side effects.
Maleic acid or cis-butenedioic acid is an organic compound that is a dicarboxylic acid, a molecule with two carboxyl groups.Its chemical formula is HO 2 CCHCHCO 2 H. Maleic acid is the cis-isomer of butenedioic acid, whereas fumaric acid is the trans-isomer.aleic acid is a less stable molecule than fumaric acid. The difference in heat of combustion is 22.7 kJÂ·mol â1. The heat of combustion is -1355 kJ/mole.