Octoic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Octoic is an adjective meaning (chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling octane; used mostly to designate any of a group of acids including caprylic acid.
Meaning
(chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling octane; used mostly to designate any of a group of acids including caprylic acid.
Example Sentences
octoic alcohol
octoic aldehyde
2-Ethylhexanoic acid is also known as octoic acid
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include octanoic, octylic, caprylic, octadecenoic, octadecanoic, octatriacontanoic.
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