Definitions for valeric acidvəˈlɛr ɪk, -ˈlɪər-
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
va•ler′ic ac′idvəˈlɛr ɪk, -ˈlɪər-(n.)
any of several isomeric organic acids having the formula C5H10O2, the common one being a liquid of pungent odor obtained from valerian roots: used chiefly as an intermediate in perfumery.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of valeric acid:
1855–60; valer(ian)+-ic
Princeton's WordNet
valeric acid, pentanoic acid(noun)
a clear liquid carboxylic acid used in perfumes and drugs
Wiktionary
valeric acid(Noun)
A short chain aliphatic carboxylic acid, CH(CH)COOH, obtained from the roots of valerian; used in perfume, flavourings, pharmaceuticals
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