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caprolactam Definition

cap·ro·lac·tam (kap′rō lak′tam′)

noun

a white, petroleum-derived substance, CHNO, used as a monomer to make synthetic fibers, plastics, etc.

caprolactam Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • crystal: The caprolactam crystal structure is taken from Winkler, F.K. & Dunitz, J.D. Acta Cryst.

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