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ALL meanings of pelargonic acid

pel·ar·gon·ic ac·id
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  • noun pelargonic acid a colorless, oily, water-immiscible liquid, C 9 H 1 8 O 2 , occurring as an ester in a volatile oil in species of pelargonium: used chiefly in organic synthesis and in the manufacture of lacquers and plastics. 1
  • noun pelargonic acid a monobasic fatty acid, C8H17COOH, obtained from the leaves of a pelargonium or by oxidation of oleic acid: used in lacquers, pharmaceuticals, etc. 0
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