BUTYRIC ACID


Meaning of BUTYRIC ACID in English

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■ noun Chemistry a syrupy liquid organic acid present in rancid butter and in arnica oil; butanoic acid.

Origin

C19: from L. butyrum (see butter ) + -ic .

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