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caprylic acid

The correct spelling is caprylic acid.

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noun

Say it like: Cap-ryl-ic -asi-d

The correct spelling is caprylic acid. A fatty acid, CH3(CH2)6COOH, obtained from butter and other animal fats, and used in the manufacture of perfumes and flavours.

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  1. 1.A fatty acid, CH3(CH2)6COOH, obtained from butter and other animal fats, and used in the manufacture of perfumes and flavours.

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