pivalic acid

noun

pi·​val·​ic acid pī-ˌval-ik- How to pronounce pivalic acid (audio)
: a crystalline acid (CH3)3CCOOH isomeric with normal valeric acid

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“Pivalic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pivalic%20acid. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

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