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aminohexanoic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any amino derivative of a hexanoic acid, but especially 6-aminohexanoic acid (aminocaproic acid) which is an antifibrinolytic agent.

Word forms

aminohexanoic acid aminohexanoic acids

Etymology

From amino + hexanoic acid.

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