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propionic acid
OXFORD DICTIONARY
propionic acid, n. a colourless sharp-smelling liquid carboxylic acid used for inhibiting the growth of mould in bread.
Usage
Chem. formula: C2H5COOH. Also called PROPANOIC ACID.
Derivative
propionate n.
Etymology
F propionique, formed as PRO-(2) + Gk pion fat, as being the first in the series of 'true' fatty acids
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