decanoic acid
[ dek-uh-noh-ik, dek- ]
/ ˈdɛk əˈnoʊ ɪk, ˌdɛk- /
noun Chemistry.
Words nearby decanoic acid
decan,
decanal,
decane,
decanedioic acid,
decani,
decanoic acid,
decanol,
decanormal,
decant,
decanter,
decapacitation
British Dictionary definitions for decanoic acid
decanoic acid
/ (ˌdɛkəˈnəʊɪk) /
noun
a white crystalline insoluble carboxylic acid with an unpleasant odour, used in perfumes and for making fruit flavours. Formula: C 9 H 19 COOH
Also called: capric acid