valeric acid
noun
va·le·ric acid
və-ˈlir-ik- 
-ˈler-
-ˈler-
: any of four isomeric fatty acids C5H10O2 or a mixture of these
especially
: a liquid acid of disagreeable odor obtained from valerian or made synthetically and used especially in organic synthesis
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As well as containing serotonin, for a natural mood boost, and anandamide, which binds to the brain’s cannabinoid receptors for a calming effect, dark chocolate contains valeric acid, a natural relaxant, and magnesium, which is also known for its relaxing properties.
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valeric acid
noun
va·le·ric acid
və-ˌlir-ik-
variants
also valerianic acid
: any of four isomeric fatty acids C5H10O2 or a mixture of two or more of them:
a
: a liquid normal acid that has a disagreeable odor and that is used in organic synthesis
called also pentanoic acid
b
c
: a liquid acid existing in three optically isomeric forms and occurring usually in the dextrorotatory form in a few essential oils
d
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