butyric

adjective bu·tyr·ic \byü-ˈtir-ik\

Definition of BUTYRIC

: relating to or producing butyric acid

French butyrique, from Latin butyrum butter — more at butter

First Known Use: 1854

Medical Dictionary

adjective bu·tyr·ic \byü-ˈtir-ik\

: relating to or producing butyric acid <butyric fermentation>

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