Beta-lactam
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beta-lactam is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A lactam having a four-membered ring structure; a structural element of many antibiotics such as penicillin.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A lactam having a four-membered ring structure; a structural element of many antibiotics such as penicillin.
Word Forms
- beta-lactams
- betalactam
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include betalactam, alpha-lactam, penam, monobactam, carbolactam, macrolactam.
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