propanoic acid
[ proh-puh-noh-ik, proh- ]
Origin of propanoic acid
1Words Nearby propanoic acid
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British Dictionary definitions for propanoic acid
propanoic acid
/ (ˌprəʊpəˈnəʊɪk) /
noun
a colourless liquid carboxylic acid used in inhibiting the growth of moulds in bread. Formula: CH 3 CH 2 COOH: Former name: propionic acid
Origin of propanoic acid
1C20: from propane + -o- + -ic
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Scientific definitions for propanoic acid
propanoic acid
[ prō′pə-nō′ĭk ]
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