Lactam
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlækˌtæm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lactam is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a class of cyclic amides that are the nitrogen analogs of lactones, formed by heating amino acids; the tautomeric enol forms are known as lactims.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of cyclic amides that are the nitrogen analogs of lactones, formed by heating amino acids; the tautomeric enol forms are known as lactims.
Word Forms
- lactams
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lactim, lactide, lactone, lactamization, lactimide, thiolactam.
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