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Definition of Lactim

1. n. One of a series of anhydrides resembling the lactams, but of an imido type; as, isatine is a lactim. Cf. Lactam.

Definition of Lactim

1. Noun. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of cyclic hydroxy-imides (enols) that are tautomeric with the lactams. ¹

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Medical Definition of Lactim

1. One of a series of anhydrides resembling the lactams, but of an imido type; as, isatine is a lactim. Cf. Lactam. Origin: Lactic + imido. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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