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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

Equivalents

Deutsch Butansäure

CEFR level

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

butanol butanolate butanolide butanone butanoyl butanoylation

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