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Definition of Lactone

1. n. One of a series of organic compounds, regarded as anhydrides of certain hydroxy acids. In general, they are colorless liquids, having a weak aromatic odor. They are so called because the typical lactone is derived from lactic acid.

Definition of Lactone

1. Noun. (organic chemistry) A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid. ¹

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Definition of Lactone

1. any of a group of esters [n -S] : LACTONIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Lactone

1. One of a series of organic compounds, regarded as anhydrides of certain hydroxy acids. In general, they are colourless liquids, having a weak aromatic odour. They are so called because the typical lactone is derived from lactic acid. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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