propanoic acid

[ proh-puh-noh-ik, proh- ]

nounChemistry.

Origin of propanoic acid

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British Dictionary definitions for propanoic acid

propanoic acid

/ (ˌprəʊpəˈnəʊɪk) /


noun
  1. a colourless liquid carboxylic acid used in inhibiting the growth of moulds in bread. Formula: CH 3 CH 2 COOH: Former name: propionic acid

Origin of propanoic acid

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C20: from propane + -o- + -ic

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Scientific definitions for propanoic acid

propanoic acid

[ prō′pə-nōĭk ]


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