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butyric Definition

bu·tyric (byo̵̅o̅ tir′ik)

adjective

  1. of or obtained from butter
  2. of or pertaining to butyric acid

Etymology: L butyrum, butter + -ic

butyric Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • acid: The benzodiazepines bind to receptors which are designed to receive the neurotransmitter GABA ( gamma amino butyric acid ).