butyric

English

Adjective

butyric (comparative more butyric, superlative most butyric)

1. (rare) Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of butter
2. (organic chemistry) Of, pertaining to, or derived from butyric acid or any of the isomeric univalent radicals of formula C₃H₇CO₂-

Derived terms

• aminobutyric
• butyric acid
• butyro-
• hydroxybutyric
• isobutyric
• ketobutyric

Translations

of or pertaining to butter

• Icelandic: smjör- (is)

of or derived from butyric acid

• Icelandic: smjör- (is)