carboxylic acid
noun [ C or U ] chemistry specialized uk/kɑː.bɒkˌsɪl.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/ us/kɑːr.bɑːkˌsɪl.ɪk ˈæs.ɪd/
羧酸
an organic acid (= one containing carbon) that contains a carboxyl group, for example acetic acid or formic acid
Vinegar contains acetic acid, a carboxylic acid. 食醋含有醋酸，是一种羧酸。
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- The group CO, in organic compounds, is found in aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, and amides.
- Ion exchange analysis shows that 40% of glucose is converted into short-chain carboxylic acids.
- In organic acids such as carboxylic acids only some of the hydrogen atoms are capable of forming ions.
- Avoid skin care preparations containing humectants such as glycerin, glycol, sodium pyrrolidone, propylene or carboxylic acid.