dehydroacetic acid

UK/diːˌhaɪdɹəʊəˈsiːtɪkæsɪd/

noun

A pyrone derivative used as a fungicide, bactericide, and preservative.

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Meanings

noundehydroacetic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA pyrone derivative used as a fungicide, bactericide, and preservative.
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