octoic

English

Etymology

From octo- +‎ -ic.

Adjective

octoic (not comparable)

  1. (chemistry) Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling octane; used mostly to designate any of a group of acids including caprylic acid.
    2-Ethylhexanoic acid is also known as octoic acid
    octoic aldehyde
    octoic alcohol

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