lactonic

Meanings

• noun

  A type of organic compound that contains a lactone ring.

  - "The milk sugar, lactose, is a lactonic compound."
  - "Lactic acid, a lactonic compound, is used in the production of various foods."

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Variants

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lactone , lactones , lactonic

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'lakto-' meaning milk, and the suffix '-onic' denoting a compound.

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Trivia

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1. Lactonic compounds are not limited to milk and dairy products, but can also be found in various plants and microorganisms.

2. The word 'lactose' is derived from 'lactonic', indicating that it is a lactonic compound.

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Related Concepts

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1. lactone ring: A six-membered ring containing a hydroxyl group at one position and a carbonyl group at another, characterizing lactonic compounds.

2. lactose intolerance: A condition in which the body is unable to digest lactose, a lactonic compound found in milk.

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Culture

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Lactonic compounds have been studied extensively in the fields of chemistry and biology, particularly in relation to milk and dairy products.

How to Memorize "lactonic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lactone ring with a hydroxyl group and a carbonyl group.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lactonic' with 'milk' and 'compound'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lactose is a lactonic compound' to remember the definition.

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