oxybutyric acid

Definitions of oxybutyric acid
  1. noun
    hydroxy derivative of butyric acid
    synonyms: hydroxybutyric acid
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    types:
    beta-hydroxybutyric acid
    beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism
    type of:
    butanoic acid, butyric acid
    an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
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