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caproic acid

The correct spelling is caproic acid.

How to pronounce caproic acid

noun

Say it like: Cap-roy-c a-sid

The correct spelling is caproic acid. A liquid fatty acid, CH3(CH2)4COOH, obtained from animal fats, and used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and flavours.

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noun

  1. 1.A liquid fatty acid, CH3(CH2)4COOH, obtained from animal fats, and used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and flavours.

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