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pentanoic acid

Pronunciation: /ˌpɛntəˈnəʊɪk/

Definition of pentanoic acid

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry

a colourless liquid fatty acid present in various plant oils, used in making perfumes.
- Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃COOH

Origin:

1920s: pentanoic from pentane

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Definition of pentanoic acid in the US English dictionary

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