propionic : Idioms & Phrases
isobutylphenyl propionic acid
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noun a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and analgesic medicine (trade names Advil and Motrin and Nuprin) used to relieve the pain of arthritis and as an antipyretic
Advil; Nuprin; Motrin; ibuprofen.
- daily use of ibuprofen can irritate the stomach
WordNet
propionic acid
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noun a liquid fatty acid found in milk and sweat and in fuel distillates
propanoic acid.