propionic
[ proh-pee-on-ik, -oh-nik ]
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The distillate "B" may contain formic, acetic, propionic, butyric and benzoic acids.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique | John William Henry Eyrepropionic 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.
The Book of Cheese | Charles Thom and Walter Warner FiskThis propionic bacterium cannot, however, account for all the carbon dioxide produced.
The Book of Cheese | Charles Thom and Walter Warner FiskThis reaction is caused by the tyrosine group (p. oxy α amido phenyl-propionic acid).
Animal Proteins | Hugh Garner BennettWhen fused with an alkali, it forms propionic acid; with biomine it yields αβ-dibromisobutyric acid.
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