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octoic acid

noun
oc·​to·​ic acid | \ äkˈtōik-\

Definition of octoic acid

: any of the monocarboxylic acids C7H15COOH derived from the octanes: such as
a : caprylic acid
b : ethylhexoic acid

History and Etymology for octoic acid

octoic from octane + -oic

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