Meanings
nounpivalic acid (uncountable)
- uncountablechemistryThe aliphatic carboxylic acid 2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid
Synonyms: neopentanoic acid, trimethylacetic acid
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe aliphatic carboxylic acid 2,2-dimethylpropanoic acid
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pivalic acid. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pivalic%20acid
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