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lactone

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Main Entry: lac·tone

Pronunciation: \ˈlak-ˌtōn\

Function: noun

: any of various cyclic esters formed from hydroxy acids—compare lactam, sultone

—lac·ton·ic \lak-ˈtän-ik\ adjective

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