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"Lactone" Definition

noun

An anhydride formed by the removal of a water molecule from the hydroxyl and carboxyl radicals of hydroxy acids.

Source: American Heritage Dictionary

Any of various cyclic esters formed from hydroxy acids.

Source: Merriam-Webster

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