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Definition of Caproic acid
1. Noun. A fatty acid found in animal oils and fats or made synthetically; smells like goats.
Definition of Caproic acid
1. Noun. (fatty acid) A liquid fatty acid, CH3(CH2)4COOH, obtained from animal fats, and used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and flavours. ¹
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