puberulonic acid

noun

pu·​ber·​u·​lon·​ic acid pyü-ˌber-yə-ˌlän-ik- How to pronounce puberulonic acid (audio)
: a crystalline compound C9H4O7 that is formed from molds along with puberulic acid and exhibits mild germicidal activity against gram-positive bacteria

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“Puberulonic acid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/puberulonic%20acid. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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