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(organic chemistry) Any lactone derived from a hydroxybutyric acid.
Novitzky noted that Rose had recently pleaded guilty to federal charges of distributing gamma butyrolactone, or GBL, a drug sometimes sold as a steroid adjunct, to minor league players.
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Butyrolactone means (organic chemistry) Any lactone derived from a hydroxybutyric acid.
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Novitzky noted that Rose had recently pleaded guilty to federal charges of distributing gamma butyrolactone, or GBL, a drug sometimes sold as a steroid adjunct, to minor league players.
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