phenyl valerate: Meaning and Definition of

phen'yl val'er•ate

Pronunciation: (val'u-rāt"), [key]
— Chem. Chem.
  1. a colorless, slightly water-soluble liquid, CHO, used chiefly in flavoring and perfumery.
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