hydroxybutyric acid

Noun
  1. Hydroxy derivative of butyric acid (synset 114951589)
    is a type of: butanoic acid, butyric acid - an unpleasant smelling fatty acid found especially in butter
    subtypes: beta-hydroxybutyric acid - beta derivative of hydroxybutyric acid that is found in the blood and urine in some cases of impaired metabolism
    same as: oxybutyric acid

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