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carboxylic acid catabolic process

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The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of carboxylic acids, any organic acid containing one or more carboxyl (-COOH) groups. [ http://openisbn.com/search.php?q=0198506732&isbn=1/ ]

Synonyms: carboxylic acid degradation, carboxylic acid breakdown, carboxylic acid catabolism