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phytanic

/faɪˈtæn.ɪk/

phytanic adjective: of or pertaining to phytanic acid or its derivatives.

Adjective

phytanic (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to phytanic acid or its derivatives.

Origin of phytanic

See phytol.

Phrases with phytanic

Words that rhyme with phytanic

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Questions about phytanic

What does phytanic mean?
Phytanic means of or pertaining to phytanic acid or its derivatives.
What part of speech is phytanic?
Phytanic is an adjective.
How do you pronounce phytanic?
Phytanic is pronounced /faɪˈtæn.ɪk/.

Words near phytanic in the dictionary

  1. phytagel
  2. phytagels
  3. phytal
  4. phytane
  5. phytanes
  6. phytanic
  7. phytanic acid
  8. phytanoyl
  9. phytanthrope
  10. phytanthropes
  11. phytantriol

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