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Meaning of caproic acid | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A liquid fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₄COOH, obtained from animal fats, and used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and flavours.

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Capronsäure Hexansäure
Suomi kapronihappo
Magyar kapronsav
Русский гекса́новая кислота́ капро́евая кислота́ капро́новая кислота́

CEFR level

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

caproid caproiform caprolactam caprolactone capromab capromab pendetide

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