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butanoic acid en · NOUN

Etymology

butane + -oic acid

Meanings

(uncountable) The chemical compound with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₂COOH, a short chain fatty acid; its glyceride is one of the principle components of the flavor of butter.

Deriveds

phenylbutanoic acid

Synonyms