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propionic

[ proh-pee-on-ik, -oh-nik ]

adjective

, Chemistry.
  1. of or derived from propionic acid.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of propionic1

1840–50; pro- 2 + Greek pion- (stem of píōn ) fat + -ic
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Example Sentences

The distillate "B" may contain formic, acetic, propionic, butyric and benzoic acids.

Propionic acid is formed at the same time as the eyes, and they are said to be the result of a propionic ferment of lactic acid.

This propionic bacterium cannot, however, account for all the carbon dioxide produced.

This reaction is caused by the tyrosine group (p. oxy α amido phenyl-propionic acid).

When fused with an alkali, it forms propionic acid; with biomine it yields αβ-dibromisobutyric acid.

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