Morpheme
Propion
Type
bound base
Denotation
smallest carboxylic acid exhibiting the properties of the other fatty acids
Etymology
1847 from Ancient Greek prôton + píōn
Evidence
propionate, propionic
Notes
literally means “first fat”
Propion
bound base
smallest carboxylic acid exhibiting the properties of the other fatty acids
1847 from Ancient Greek prôton + píōn
propionate, propionic
literally means “first fat”
