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Butanoic Acid (Noun)

Meaning

An unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter.

Classification

Nouns denoting substances.

Examples

  • Butanoic acid is an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter and rancid fats.
  • The compound is commonly known for its pungent and rancid odor often associated with butanoic acid.
  • Scientists found high concentrations of butanoic acid in spoiled milk products.
  • Rancid butter emits butanoic acid that has an intense, foul smell.
  • This characteristic odor is largely due to the butanoic acid produced by bacteria that feed on fatty materials.

Synonyms

  • Butyric Acid

Hypernyms

  • Saturated Fatty Acid

Hyponyms

  • Hydroxybutyric Acid
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