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propanoic acid

[proh-puh-noh-ik, proh-]

noun

Chemistry.

  1. propionic acid.

propanoic acid

/ ˌəʊəˈəʊɪ /

noun

  1. Former name: propionic acid.a colourless liquid carboxylic acid used in inhibiting the growth of moulds in bread. Formula: CH 3 CH 2 COOH

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propanoic acid

  1. See propionic acid

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propanoic acid1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propanoic acid1

C20: from propane + -o- + -ic

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