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propionic acid

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pro=pi=on=ic ac=id

WORDNET DICTIONARY

propionic acid(n = noun.substance) propanoic acid - a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates;

is a kind of carboxylic acid

propionic acid, n. a colourless sharp-smelling liquid carboxylic acid used for inhibiting the growth of mould in bread.

Usage

Chem. formula: C2H5COOH. Also called PROPANOIC ACID.

Derivative

propionate n.

Etymology

F propionique, formed as PRO-(2) + Gk pion fat, as being the first in the series of 'true' fatty acids