Term: hydroxybutyric acid: hydroxy derivative of butyric acid
Candidate hypernym: compound: (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight → 1
Candidate hypernym: law: the collection of rules imposed by authority → 0
Candidate hypernym: flavonoid: any of a large class of plant pigments having a chemical structure based on or similar to flavone → 0
Candidate hypernym: ratio: the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient) → 0
Candidate hypernym: low-density lipoprotein: a lipoprotein that transports cholesterol in the blood; composed of moderate amount of protein and a large amount of cholesterol; high levels are thought to be associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis → 0
Candidate hypernym: sand leek: European leek cultivated and used like leeks → 0
Candidate hypernym: radioimmunoassay: immunoassay of a substance that has been radioactively labeled → 0
Candidate hypernym: divine office: canonical prayers recited daily by priests (e.g. the breviary of the Roman Catholic Church) → 0
Candidate hypernym: function: the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group → 0
Candidate hypernym: artistic style: the style of a particular artist or school or movement → 0
Candidate hypernym: showroom: an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed → 0