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lactam

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

Françaislactame
Portuguêslactamlactama
Italianolattame
1 more languages
Suomilaktaami

CEFR level

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

lactamase lactamic acid lactamide lactamization lactant lactaptin

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