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Valerin

Val′er-in

,
Noun.
[
Valer
ic + glycer
in
.]
(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)

  1. (organic chemistry) A glyceride of valeric acid, found in butter, dolphin oil, etc.