Definitions for lactonic-ˈtɒn ɪk
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
lac•toneˈlæk toʊn(n.)
any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of lactone:
1840–50; lact(ic acid)+-one
lac•ton′ic-ˈtɒn ɪk(adj.)
Webster Dictionary
Lactonic(adj)
of, pertaining to, or derived from, lactone
Lactonic(adj)
pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the oxidation of milk sugar (lactose)
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