octoic

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adjective

Pertaining to, derived from, or resembling octane; used mostly to designate any of a group of acids including caprylic acid.

“octoic alcohol”

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Meanings

adjectiveoctoic (not comparable)
  1. not comparablechemistryPertaining to, derived from, or resembling octane; used mostly to designate any of a group of acids including caprylic acid.

    octoic alcohol

    2 more examples

    2-Ethylhexanoic acid is also known as octoic acid

    octoic aldehyde

Origin

From octo- + -ic.

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APA

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MLA

“octoic.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/octoic. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “octoic,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/octoic.

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