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Lactim vs Lactic - What's the difference?

lactim | lactic |

As a noun lactim

is any of a class of cyclic hydroxy-imides (enols) that are tautomeric with the lactams.

As an adjective lactic is

of, relating to, or derived from milk.

lactim

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Any of a class of cyclic hydroxy-imides (enols) that are tautomeric with the lactams.

    • lactic

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of, relating to, or derived from milk

    • Derived terms

    * lactic acid

    Related terms

    * lactate * lactation