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Webster 1913 Edition
Valerin
Val′er-in
,Noun.
[
Valer
ic + glycerin
.] (Chem.)
A salt of valeric acid with glycerin, occurring in butter, dolphin oil, etc., and forming an oily liquid with a slightly unpleasant odor.
Definition 2024
valerin
valerin
English
Noun
valerin (uncountable)
- (organic chemistry) A glyceride of valeric acid, found in butter, dolphin oil, etc.