propanoic acid

[ proh-puh-noh-ik, proh- ]

noun

, Chemistry.

1. propionic acid.

propanoic acid

/ ˌprəʊpəˈnəʊɪk /

noun

1. a colourless liquid carboxylic acid used in inhibiting the growth of moulds in bread. Formula: CH 3 CH 2 COOH Former namepropionic acid

propanoic acid

/ prō′pə-nō′ĭk /

1. See propionic acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of propanoic acid¹

propane + -o- + -ic

Word History and Origins

Origin of propanoic acid¹

C20: from propane + -o- + -ic