lactone
lactone
Definition
lac·tone (lak′tōn′)
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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