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Meaning of butanoic acid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The chemical compound with the formula CH₃(CH₂)₂COOH, a short chain fatty acid; its glyceride is one of the principle components of the flavor of butter.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

butanol butanolate butanolide butanone butanoyl butanoylation

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