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Butanoic acid

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Noun
  1. 1
    The chemical compound with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₂COOH, a short chain fatty acid; its glyceride is one of the principle components of the flavor of butter. uncountable
  2. 2
    an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter wordnet

Etymology

butane + -oic acid

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