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- noun organic chemistry The chemical compound with the formula CH3(CH2)2COOH, a
short chain fatty acid ; itsglyceride is one of theprinciple components of theflavour ofbutter .
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- noun an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[butan(e) + –oic.]
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butane + -oic acid
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