lactone

noun

lac·tone | \ ˈlak-ˌtōn

Definition of lactone

: any of various cyclic esters formed from hydroxy acids

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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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