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lactone
This term is used exclusively within the domain of organic chemistry to describe a specific class of cyclic esters. It is a technical descriptor that carries no emotional connotation and is used in formal scientific literature, laboratory reports, and academic textbooks.
Because it refers to a specific chemical structure, it is treated as a countable noun in a scientific context, allowing researchers to discuss different types of lactones (e.g., gamma-lactones or delta-lactones) based on their ring size.
Meanings
Examples
The chemist synthesized a five membered lactone in the lab.
Many peach aromas are caused by the presence of a specific lactone.
Is this compound a linear ester or a lactone?
The reaction involves the ring closure of a hydroxy acid to form a lactone.
I wonder if this fragrance uses a gamma lactone for that creamy scent.
The hydrolysis of the lactone yields the corresponding hydroxy acid.
The hydrolysis of the lactone yields the corresponding hydroxy acid.
We need to analyze the lactone content in the essential oil sample.
Certain lactones act as precursors to biologically active molecules.