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单词 caprylic acid
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Definition of caprylic acid in English:

caprylic acid

nounkaˈprɪlɪkkəˌprilik ˈasəd
mass nounChemistry
  • A liquid fatty acid present in butter and other fats.

    Chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Some researchers believe that one of the most potent non-drug or natural yeast-fighting substances is caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid derived from coconut oil.
    • Undecylenic acid has been shown to be approximately six times more effective as an antifungal than caprylic acid, and is effective in maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal and vaginal flora.
    • After the medication came high doses of vitamins and minerals, ‘healthy’ bacterial flora such as lactobacillus and nondairy acidophilus, caprylic acid, and herbs such as grapefruit seed extract and paud'arco.
    • Placebo consisted of 60-percent caprylic acid and 40-percent capric acid.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin caper, capr-, 'goat' + -yl + -ic.

 
 

Definition of caprylic acid in US English:

caprylic acid

nounkəˌprilik ˈasəd
Chemistry
  • A liquid fatty acid present in butter and other fats.

    Alternative name: n-octanoic acid; chemical formula: CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Some researchers believe that one of the most potent non-drug or natural yeast-fighting substances is caprylic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid derived from coconut oil.
    • After the medication came high doses of vitamins and minerals, ‘healthy’ bacterial flora such as lactobacillus and nondairy acidophilus, caprylic acid, and herbs such as grapefruit seed extract and paud'arco.
    • Placebo consisted of 60-percent caprylic acid and 40-percent capric acid.
    • Undecylenic acid has been shown to be approximately six times more effective as an antifungal than caprylic acid, and is effective in maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal and vaginal flora.

Origin

Mid 19th century: from Latin caper, capr-, ‘goat’ + -yl + -ic.

 
 
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