valeric, a. Chem.
(vəˈlɛrɪk)
[f. valer-ian + -ic.]
= prec.
| 1852 W. Gregory Handbk. Org. Chem. (ed. 3) 236 Valerate of oxide of ethyle, or valeric ether. 1857 Miller Elem. Chem., Org. 128 Under the influence of spongy platinum, amylic alcohol gradually absorbs oxygen,..and valeric acid is produced. Ibid. 139 Valeric aldehyd... This compound may be obtained in various ways. 1868 Watts Dict. Chem. V. 979 Valeric bromide. Ibid., Valeric chloride. |