propionic

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Definition of propionic in English English dictionary: Of or pertaining to propionic acid or its derivatives; propanoic; {s} (Chemistry) derived from propionic acid (type of acid used in food, perfumes, and medicine); Propionic acid is so called because it is the first or lowest member of the fatty acid series whose salts have a fatty feel; Pertaining to, derived from, or designating, an organic acid which is produced in the distillation of wood, in the fermentation of various organic substances, as glycerin, calcium lactate, etc; and is obtained as a colorless liquid having a sharp, pungent odor
propionic acid: The compound with the formula CH3CH2COOH, a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with a pungent odor
propionic acid: a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates
isobutylphenyl propionic acid: A substance used as an anti-inflammatory painkiller, often shortened to ibuprofen

propionic

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pro·pi·o·nic

prōpiänîk

/ˌprōpēˈänək/ /ˌproʊpiːˈɑːnɪk/

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