Definition of Valeric

1. a. Valerianic; specifically, designating any one of three metameric acids, of which the typical one (called also inactive valeric acid), C4H9CO2H, is obtained from valerian root and other sources, as a corrosive, mobile, oily liquid, having a strong acid taste, and an odor of old cheese.

2. a. Valerianic; specifically, designating any one of three metameric acids, of which the typical one (called also inactive valeric acid), C4H9CO2H, is obtained from valerian root and other sources, as a corrosive, mobile, oily liquid, having a strong acid taste, and an odor of old cheese.

Definition of Valeric

1. Adjective. (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from valeric acid ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Valeric

1. valerian [adj] - See also: valerian

Medical Definition of Valeric

1. Valerianic; specifically, designating any one of three metameric acids, of which the typical one (called also inactive valeric acid), C4H9CO2H, is obtained from valerian root and other sources, as a corrosive, mobile, oily liquid, having a strong acid taste, and an odour of old cheese. Active valeric acid, a metameric variety which turns the plane of polarization to the right, although formed by the oxidation of a levorotatory amyl alcohol. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Valeric

valepotriates
valeral
valeraldehyde
valeramide
valeramides
valerate
valerates
valerene
valerian
valerian family
valerianaceous
valerianate
valerianates
valerianic
valerians
valeric (current term)
valeric acid
valeridine
valerin
valeritrine
valero-
valerol
valerone
valerophenone
valeryl
valerylene
vales
valet
valet-de-chambre
valet de chambre

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