lactones

noun

Meaning

A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

compounds(English)homoserine(English)macrocyclic(English)glucoside(English)flavonol(English)phenolic(English)carboxylic acid(English)alkyl(English)

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Sources

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