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Definition of Dehydroacetic acid
1. Noun. (organic compound) A pyrone derivative used as a fungicide, bactericide, and preservative. ¹
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Medical Definition of Dehydroacetic acid
1. 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4-(3H)-dione;an antimicrobial agent used as a preservative in cosmetics. (05 Mar 2000)