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- [lak-tohn]
- /ˈlæk toʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lak-tohn]
- /ˈlæk toʊn/
Definitions of lactonic word
- noun lactonic any of a group of internal esters derived from hydroxy acids. 1
- noun lactonic (organic chemistry) Of, relating to, or derived from, lactone. 1
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Origin of lactonic
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; lact- + -one
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Parts of speech for Lactonic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lactonic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
lactonic usage trend in Literature
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