Associations to the word «Butyric»

Wiktionary

BUTYRIC, adjective. (rare) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of butter
BUTYRIC, adjective. (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from butyric acid or any of the isomeric univalent radicals of formula C3H7CO2-
BUTYRIC ACID, noun. (organic compound) Either of the two isomeric carboxylic acids, normal butyric acid and isobutyric acid, with the chemical formula C3H7COOH, occurring in animal milk fat.
BUTYRIC ACID, noun. (fatty acid) Solely the straight chain isomer of the above, normal butyric acid or n-butyric acid, CH3(CH2)2COOH, a short chain fatty acid; its glyceride is one of the principle components of the flavour of butter.
BUTYRIC ACIDS, noun. Plural of butyric acid

Dictionary definition

BUTYRIC, adjective. Relating to or producing butyric acid.

Wise words

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Pythagoras