propanoic acid
[ proh-puh-noh-ik, proh- ]
/ ˈproʊ pəˈnoʊ ɪk, ˌproʊ- /
noun Chemistry.
Words nearby propanoic acid
propagule,
propane,
propanedioic,
propanedioic acid,
propanil,
propanoic acid,
propanol,
propantheline bromide,
proparoxytone,
propecia,
propel
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-nō′ĭk ]
n.
propionic acid
Scientific definitions for propanoic acid
propanoic acid
[ prō′pə-nō′ĭk ]
See propionic acid.