hexoic acid

noun

hex·​o·​ic acid

(ˈ)hek¦sōik-

: any of the monocarboxylic acids C₅H₁₁COOH (as caproic acid) derived from the hexanes

Word History

Etymology

hexane + -oic

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Rhymes for hexoic acid

• antacid
• placid