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butyric

/byoo-tir-ik/US // byuˈtɪr ɪk //

丁酸,丁烯酸,丁香,丁醇

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Chemistry.

    • : pertaining to or derived from butyric acid.

Examples

  • The distillate "B" may contain formic, acetic, propionic, butyric and benzoic acids.

  • The acids of perspiration (acetic, formic, and butyric) often become so concentrated that they act on the fiber of the fabric.

  • They produce little or no lactic acid, and small amounts of acetic, proprionic, butyric and caproic acids.

  • Butyric acid fermentations are more common in old butter and cheese.

  • The principal sources indicated for butyric and caproic acids were fats and proteins.

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