lactonic Meaning, Definition & Usage

Lac*ton"ic adjective
Etymology
From Lactone.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, lactone.
Lac*ton"ic adjective
Etymology
From Lactose.
Definitions
  1. (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the oxidation of milk sugar (lactose).

Webster 1913