propionic acid

/ˈproʊpiˌɑnɪk ˈæsəd/
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Other forms: propionic acids

Definitions of propionic acid
  1. noun
    a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates
    synonyms: propanoic acid
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    type of:
    carboxylic acid
    an organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
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