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Word: Lactam
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: blend of lactone and amide
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈlaktam
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an organic compound containing an amide group —NHCO— as part of a ring.
Short Definition:organic compound containing amide group —NHCO—
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