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valeric

/ˈvælərɪk/

valeric adjective: of, pertaining to, or derived from valeric acid.

Adjective

valeric (not comparable)

  1. Of, pertaining to, or derived from valeric acid
    Synonyms:
    pentanoic

Synonyms of valeric

Origin of valeric

From valerian (“the plant”) + -ic.

Words formed from valeric

Phrases with valeric

Questions about valeric

What does valeric mean?
Valeric means of, pertaining to, or derived from valeric acid.
What part of speech is valeric?
Valeric is an adjective.
How do you pronounce valeric?
Valeric is pronounced /ˈvælərɪk/.

Words near valeric in the dictionary

  1. valerianic
  2. valerianic acid
  3. valerianol
  4. valerians
  5. Valerianus
  6. valeric
  7. valeric acid
  8. valeridine
  9. Valerie
  10. Valeriepieris circle
  11. Valeriepieris circles

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