propanoic acid

[ proh-puh-noh-ik, proh- ]
/ ˈproʊ pəˈnoʊ ɪk, ˌproʊ- /

noun Chemistry.

Origin of propanoic acid

British Dictionary definitions for propanoic acid

propanoic acid
/ (ˌprəʊpəˈnəʊɪk) /

noun

a colourless liquid carboxylic acid used in inhibiting the growth of moulds in bread. Formula: CH 3 CH 2 COOH Former name: propionic acid

Word Origin for propanoic acid

C20: from propane + -o- + -ic

Medical definitions for propanoic acid

propanoic acid
[ prō′pə-nōĭk ]

n.

propionic acid

Scientific definitions for propanoic acid

propanoic acid
[ prō′pə-nōĭk ]

See propionic acid.