CARBOXYLIC ACID
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Carboxylic Acid.
Carboxylic Acid - as a noun
An organic acid characterized by one or more carboxyl groups
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acidHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Acetic acid is a commonly known carboxylic acid found in vinegar."
"The carboxylic acid group consists of a carbonyl group bonded to a hydroxyl group."
"The pungent odor of carboxylic acids is noticeable in certain fruits like raspberries."
"Butyric acid is a carboxylic acid responsible for the rancid smell of spoiled butter."
"The name carboxylic acid is derived from the combining of the terms 'carbonyl' and 'hydroxyl'."
