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lactone

noun
lac·​tone | \ ˈlak-ˌtōn How to pronounce lactone (audio) \

Definition of lactone

: any of various cyclic esters formed from hydroxy acids
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Other Words from lactone

lactonic \ lak-​ˈtä-​nik How to pronounce lactonic (audio) \ adjective

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 Those similar substances include flavonoids, a group of plant metabolites that have antioxidant effects, and sesquiterpene lactones, a class of chemical compounds that are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, Merville said. — Scott Cacciola, New York Times, "Remade Trail Blazers Fall Short of Golden State Warriors in Game 1 MAY 1, 2016," 4 May 2016

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First Known Use of lactone

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of lactone was in 1880

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lactone

noun
lac·​tone | \ ˈlak-ˌtōn How to pronounce lactone (audio) \

Medical Definition of lactone

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

Other Words from lactone

lactonic \ lak-​ˈtän-​ik How to pronounce lactonic (audio) \ adjective

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