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(organic chemistry) A lactam (cyclic amide) manufactured from cyclohexanone and used in the manufacture of nylon..
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Caprolactam means (organic chemistry) A lactam (cyclic amide) manufactured from cyclohexanone and used in the manufacture of nylon..
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