Pivalic
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Relating to pivalic acid or its derivatives. not-comparable
Etymology
Blend of pinacolin + valeric acid indicating that the eponymous acid is the isomer of valeric acid produced by oxidizing pinacolin.
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