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Definition of Butyric acid
1. Noun. An unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter.
Exact synonyms: Butanoic Acid
Generic synonyms: Saturated Fatty Acid
Specialized synonyms: Hydroxybutyric Acid, Oxybutyric Acid
Generic synonyms: Saturated Fatty Acid
Specialized synonyms: Hydroxybutyric Acid, Oxybutyric Acid
Medical Definition of Butyric acid
1. An acid of unpleasant odour occurring in butter, cod liver oil, sweat, and many other substances. It exists in two forms: (05 Mar 2000)