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butyric acid

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butyric acid
n.
Either of two colorless isomeric acids, C3H7COOH, occurring in animal milk fats and used in disinfectants, emulsifying agents, and pharmaceuticals. Also called butanoic acid.
butyric acid [bjuːˈtɪrɪk]
n
(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a carboxylic acid existing in two isomeric forms, one of which produces the smell in rancid butter. Its esters are used in flavouring. Formula: C3(CH2)2COOH
[C19 butyric, from Latin būtyrum butter]
butyric acid  (by-tîrk)
Either of two colorless fatty acids found in butter and certain plant oils. It has an unpleasant odor and is used in emulsifying agents, disinfectants and drugs. Chemical formula: C4H8O2.
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Noun1.butyric acid - an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
butanoic acid
saturated fatty acid - a fatty acid whose carbon chain cannot absorb any more hydrogen atoms; found chiefly in animal fats
hydroxybutyric acid, oxybutyric acid - hydroxy derivative of butyric acid
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In their work, the investigators tested 10 compounds--diacetyl, butyric acid, methional and seven different lactones--in various matrices: 100% oil or deodorized water; a deodorized water-oil mix in ratios of 60:40 or 40:60; water with an emulsifier (T-maz 80 K); and in a pH 5.
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Japan seeks to arrest Sea Shepherd anti-whaling activists by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
 
 
 
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