dilactone

/dɪˈlæktən/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of organic compound containing a lactone ring, especially a cyclic ester.

“The chemist studied the properties of dilactones in the laboratory.”

2. chemistry

In organic chemistry, a type of cyclic ester.

“The compound is a dilactone with a specific molecular structure.”

Synonyms

  • cyclic ester
  • lactone

Antonyms

  • linear compound