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Noun: lactide
  1. Any of a class of heterocyclic compounds, formally acid anhydrides, formed by heating α-lactones.
    "Lactides may be prepared by heating lactic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst."

Derived forms: lactides

Type of: heterocycle, heterocyclic, heterocyclic compound

Encyclopedia: Lactide

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lactic acid
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lactiferous duct
lactifuge
lacto-
Lactobacillaceae
lactobacillus
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacteriaceae
lactoflavin
lactogen