butanoic acid
The chemical compound with the formula CH₃₂COOH, a short chain fatty acidThe 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.
Meaning
1 senses(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.
an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
Origin
butane + -oic acidbutane + -oic acid
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter:butyric acid
Word family
1 related wordsDerivedphenylbutanoic acid
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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