butyroin

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English

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Etymology

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From butyro- +‎ -in.

Noun

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butyroin (uncountable)

  1. (organic chemistry) The compound 5-hydroxy-4-octanone, having a buttery, nutty aroma, that is used in perfumery and flavouring
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