Lactone
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlæktəʊn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lactone is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.
Word Forms
- lactones
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homoserine, enol, lactol, lactide, peptidolactone, lactylate.
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