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Lactones.
Lactones - as a noun
A cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid.
Example: "Lactones are formed by intramolecular esterification of the corresponding hydroxycarboxylic acids, which takes place spontaneously when the ring that is formed is five- or six-membered."
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ester5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The scent and flavor of many fruits, like peach and pineapple, are due to lactones."
"Some lactones have been found to possess antimicrobial properties."
"Certain lactones can be used as solvents in chemical reactions."
"The stability of lactones can be affected by the pH of the solution."
"The presence of lactones in wine contributes to its aging process."
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Is LACTONES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lactones is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LACTONES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
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Valid WordLACTONES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
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Valid WordLACTONES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
