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- [vuh-ler-ik, -leer- as-id]
- /vəˈlɛr ɪk, -ˈlɪər- ˈæs ɪd/
- /və.ˈlɪə.rɪk ˈæsɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vuh-ler-ik, -leer- as-id]
- /vəˈlɛr ɪk, -ˈlɪər- ˈæs ɪd/
Definitions of valeric acid words
- noun valeric acid any of several isomeric organic acids having the formula C 5 H 10 O 2 , the common one being a liquid of pungent odor obtained from valerian roots: used chiefly as an intermediate in perfumery. 1
- noun valeric acid any of four isomeric fatty acids, C4H9COOH, some originally found in valerian root, but all now made synthetically: used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, flavors, perfumes, etc. 0
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Origin of valeric acid
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60
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Parts of speech for Valeric acid
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valeric acid popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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