"decanoic" meaning in English

See decanoic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌdɛkəˈnəʊɪk/ [UK]
Etymology: Etymology tree English decane English -oic English decanoic From decane + -oic. Etymology templates: {{ety|en|:af|decane|-oic|text=+|tree=1}} Etymology tree English decane English -oic English decanoic From decane + -oic. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} decanoic (not comparable)
  1. Of or pertaining to decanoic acid or its derivatives; capric Tags: not-comparable Derived forms: decanoate, neodecanoic
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