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propanoic acid

[ proh-puh-noh-ik, proh- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

propanoic acid

/ ˌprəʊpəˈnəʊɪk /

noun

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

/ prō′pə-nō′ĭk /

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propanoic acid1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of propanoic acid1

C20: from propane + -o- + -ic

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