butyric
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bu·tyr·ic

adjective \byü-ˈtir-ik\

Definition of BUTYRIC

: relating to or producing butyric acid

Origin of BUTYRIC

French butyrique, from Latin butyrum butter — more at butter
First Known Use: 1854

bu·tyr·ic

adjective \byü-ˈtir-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of BUTYRIC

: relating to or producing butyric acid <butyric fermentation>

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