Butyric Acid (Noun)
Meaning
An unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The rancid smell of spoiled butter is often due to the presence of butyric acid.
- Butyric acid is a naturally occurring compound that contributes to the strong odor of some types of cheese.
- The unpleasant smell of butyric acid is a common problem in the dairy industry.
- Butyric acid is a fatty acid found in butter that can give it a sour or rancid smell if it becomes spoiled.
- The distinctive smell of butyric acid is often associated with the smell of vomit or spoiled milk.