LACTAMS

Noun

lactams

plural of lactam

Source: Wiktionary


LACTAM

Lac"tam, n. Etym: [Lactone + amido.] (Chem.)

Definition: One of a series of anhydrides of an amido type, analogous to the lactones, as oxindol.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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