About The Word Valeric
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Valeric
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What's The Definition Of Valeric?Synonyms | Synonyms for Valeric: Related Terms | Find terms related to Valeric: See Also | Valeric In Webster's Dictionary \Va*ler"ic\, a. (Chem.)
Valerianic; specifically, designating any one of three
metameric acids, of which the typical one (called also
{inactive valeric acid}), {C4H9CO2H}, is obtained from
valerian root and other sources, as a corrosive, mobile, oily
liquid, having a strong acid taste, and an odor of old
cheese.
{Active valeric acid}, a metameric variety which turns the
plane of polarization to the right, although formed by the
oxidation of a levorotatory amyl alcohol.
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