Hydroxybutyric Acid Definition

hīdräksēbyo͝otirik, hīdräksəbyo͝otirik
noun
Any of three isomeric acids, CH3CH(OH)CH2COOH: the beta isomer is found in the urine of diabetics.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • oxybutyric acid

Other Word Forms of Hydroxybutyric Acid

Noun

Singular:
hydroxybutyric acid
Plural:
hydroxybutyric acids

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