- phthioic
- phthi·o·ic
English syllables. 2014.
phthioic
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phthioic acid — thīˈōik noun Etymology: phthioic from phthisis + oic : a branched chain optically active fatty acid or mixture of such acids isolated from the human tubercle bacillus that causes the formation of tubercular lesions on injection into animals … Useful english dictionary
phthioic — adj. (Chemistry) of phthiocol (substance produced by bacteria, form of vitamin K) … English contemporary dictionary
phthioic — … Useful english dictionary
phthioic acid — phthi·o·ic acid thī .ō ik n a branched chain optically active fatty acid or mixture of such acids isolated from the human tubercle bacillus that causes the formation of tubercular lesions on injection into animals … Medical dictionary
