LACTONIC

Etymology

Adjective

lactonic (not comparable)

(organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from, lactone.

Anagrams

• ciclaton, lactocin

Source: Wiktionary


Lac*ton"ic, a. Etym: [From Lactone.] (Chem.)

Definition: Of, pertaining to, or derived from, lactone.

Lac*ton"ic, a. Etym: [From Lactose.] (Chem.)

Definition: Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the oxidation of milk sugar (lactose).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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