valeric

  • 1Valeric — Va*ler ic, a. (Chem.) Valerianic; specifically, designating any one of three metameric acids, of which the typical one (called also {inactive valeric acid}), {C4H9CO2H}, is obtained from valerian root and other sources, as a corrosive, mobile,… …

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  • 2valeric — adjective Of, pertaining to, or derived from valeric acid Syn: pentanoic …

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  • 3valeric — adj. pertaining to the plant valerian; pertaining to valeric acid, of a sedative extracted from the valerian plant …

    English contemporary dictionary

  • 4valeric acid — [və ler′ik, vəlir′ik] n. 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 …

    English World dictionary

  • 5Valeric acid — Chembox new Reference= [ Merck Index , 12th Edition, 10042.] Name = Valeric acid ImageFile = Valeric acid.png ImageSize = 150px ImageName = Valeric acid IUPACName = Pentanoic acid OtherNames = Valeric acid Butane 1 carboxylic acid Section1 =… …

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  • 6valeric acid — [və lɛrɪk, lɪərɪk] noun Chemistry a liquid fatty acid present in various plant oils, used in perfumery. Origin C19: valeric from valerian + ic …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 7valeric acid — valerijonų rūgštis statusas T sritis chemija formulė H(CH₂)₄COOH atitikmenys: angl. valeric acid rus. валериановая кислота ryšiai: sinonimas – pentano rūgštis …

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  • 8valeric — /veuh ler ik, lear /, adj. pertaining to or derived from valerian. Also, valerianic /veuh lear ee an ik/. [1850 55; VALER(IAN) + IC] * * * …

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  • 9valeric — va·leric …

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  • 10valeric — /vəˈlɛərɪk/ (say vuh lairrik), / ˈlɪərɪk/ (say learrik) adjective relating to or derived from valerian. Also, valerianic /vəlɛəriˈænɪk/ (say vuhlairree anik), / lɪəriˈænɪk/ (say learree anik). {valer(ian) + ic} …