01 A combining form (also used adjectively) indicating derivation from, or relation to, valerian or some of its products, as valeric acid; as …
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A combining form (also used adjectively) indicating derivation from, or relation to, valerian or some of its products, as valeric acid; as in valerolactone, a colorless oily liquid produced as the anhydride of an hydroxy valeric acid.(Chem.)