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Meaning of lactam | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈlækˌtæm/

Definitions

Any of a class of cyclic amides that are the nitrogen analogs of lactones, formed by heating amino acids; the tautomeric enol forms are known as lactims.

Equivalents

Suomi laktaami
Français lactame
Italiano lattame
Português lactama

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

lactamase lactamic acid lactamide lactamization lactant lactaptin

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