/lɛvʊˈlɪnɪk/ LEV-yoo-LIN-ik

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or obtained from levulinic acid, a compound derived from cellulose

“The levulinic acid produced during the process has various industrial applications.”

2. noun

levulinic acid or a compound derived from it

“The researcher studied the properties of levulinic and its potential uses in biofuels.”