valeric acid
A short chain aliphatic carboxylic acid, CH₃₃COOH, obtained from the roots of valerianA short chain aliphatic carboxylic acid, CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH, obtained from the roots of valerian; used in perfume, flavourings, pharmaceuticals
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A short chain aliphatic carboxylic acid, CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH, obtained from the roots of valerian; used in perfume, flavourings, pharmaceuticals
валериа́новая кислота́valeriánovaja kislotá, пента́новая кислота́pentánovaja kislotá
a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Synonyms
4 synonyms- a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs:pentanoic acid
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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