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 Definitions of lactone  [ˈlæk toʊn]  

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Definition of 'lactone' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) lactone
any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids.

Etymology:  (1840–50; lact(ic acid)+-one)

Definition of 'lactone' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) lactone
one of a series of organic compounds, regarded as anhydrides of certain hydroxy acids. In general, they are colorless liquids, having a weak aromatic odor. They are so called because the typical lactone is derived from lactic acid

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