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propanoic acid

American  
[proh-puh-noh-ik, proh-] / ˈproʊ pəˈnoʊ ɪk, ˌproʊ- /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. propionic acid.

propanoic acid British  
/ ˌprəʊpəˈnəʊɪk /

noun

  1. Former name: propionic acid.  a colourless liquid carboxylic acid used in inhibiting the growth of moulds in bread. Formula: CH 3 CH 2 COOH

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propanoic acid Scientific  
/ prō′pə-nō′ĭk /

  1. See propionic acid

Etymology

Origin of propanoic acid

propane + -o- + -ic

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