pivalic

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of pinacolin +‎ valeric acid indicating that the eponymous acid is the isomer of valeric acid produced by oxidizing pinacolin.

Adjective

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pivalic (not comparable)

  1. (organic chemistry) Relating to pivalic acid or its derivatives.