valeric

[ vuh-ler-ik, -leer- ]

adjective

1. pertaining to or derived from valerian.

valeric

/ -ˈlɪərɪk; vəˈlɛrɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or derived from valerian

Word History and Origins

Origin of valeric¹

First recorded in 1850–55; valer(ian) + -ic

Example Sentences

By passing dry hydrochloric acid gas into an alcoholic solution of valeric acid.

From Project Gutenberg

Small quantities of valeric acid, higher alcohols, and odorous products were formed.

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According to recent experiments, it is identical with valeric acid.

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