Butyric

Full definition of butyric

Adjective

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