Lexic.us

Definition of Butyric

1. Adjective. Relating to or producing butyric acid.

Definition of Butyric

1. a. Pertaining to, or derived from, butter.

Definition of Butyric

1. Adjective. (rare) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of butter ¹

2. Adjective. (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from butyric acid or any of the isomeric univalent radicals of formula C₃H₇CO₂- ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Butyric

1. derived from butter [adj]

Medical Definition of Butyric

1. Pertaining to, or derived from, butter. Butyric acid, C3H7.CO2H, an acid found in butter; an oily, limpid fluid, having the smell of rancid butter, and an acrid taste, with a sweetish aftertaste, like that of ether. There are two metameric butyric acids, called in distinction the normal- and iso-butyric acid. The normal butyric acid is the one common in rancid butter. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Butyric

Other Resources: