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“butyric acid”
An acid of unpleasant odor occurring in cod liver oil, sweat, and many other substances: Butyric acid is a fatty acid derived from butter. but rare in most fats.
Butyric acid is a viscid liquid with a rancid odor; and is used in disinfectants, emulsifying agents, and pharmaceuticals.
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acid-, acidi-, acido-, -acidity
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butyro-, butyr- +
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