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lactone Definition

lac·tone (laktōn′)

noun

any of a group of organic cyclic esters formed by the elimination of a molecule of water from the OH and COOH groups of a molecule of a hydroxy acid

Etymology: lact(o)- + -one

lactone Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • macrocyclic: Alternatively a macrocyclic lactone can be used to treat for scab and will also be part of the strategy to remove resistant worms.
  • sesquiterpene: These findings suggest that the allergens of Liriodendron may be sesquiterpene lactones.
  • allergenic: Potentially allergenic sesquiterpene lactones have been isolated from this species.
  • several: Several sesquiterpene lactones have been isolated from the plant ( see Fischer et al.
  • such: These findings suggest that such lactones may be the allergens of Magnolia.

Modifies a noun

  • ring: Reaction ( e ) is a special case for hydroxyl lactones which results in cleavage across the lactone ring.

Noun used with modifier

  • sesquiterpene: Several sesquiterpene lactones have been isolated from the plant ( see Fischer et al.
  • homoserine: Synthesis of the two specific homoserine lactone ( HSL ) AI compounds creates a spatial concentration pattern across the swarming plate.
  • terpene: Extract standardized to 24 % flavone glycosides and 6 % terpene lactones.
  • oak: With water it identifies itself as Bourbon: planed oak, oak lactones, vanilla toffee and spearmint.
  • %: Extract standardized to 24 % flavone glycosides and 6 % terpene lactones.

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