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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. 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)

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