Caprolactam Definition

kaprōlaktam

noun

A white, petroleum-derived substance, C₆H₁₁NO, used as a monomer to make synthetic fibers, plastics, etc.

Webster's New World

(organic chemistry) A lactam (cyclic amide) manufactured from cyclohexanone and used in the manufacture of nylon.

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Words Starting With C and Ending With M

Starts With C & Ends With M Starts With CA & Ends With M Starts With C & Ends With AM

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