caproic acid

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ca·pro·ic acid | \kə-ˈprō-ik-

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Definition of caproic acid

: a liquid fatty acid C₆H₁₂O₂ that is found as a glycerol ester in fats and oils or made synthetically and used in pharmaceuticals and flavorings

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caproic acid

noun

ca·pro·ic acid | \kə-ˌprō-ik-

\

Medical Definition of caproic acid

: a liquid fatty acid C₆H₁₂O₂ that is found as a glycerol ester in fats and oils or made synthetically and used in pharmaceuticals and flavors

— called also hexanoic acid

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