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penam | penal |

As a noun penam

is a beta-lactam.

As an adjective penal is

of or relating to punishment.

penam

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) A beta-lactam.
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    penal

    English

    Alternative forms

    * * * (l) (obsolete) * (archaic) * (obsolete)

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of or relating to punishment.
    • penal servitude
  • Subject to punishment; punishable.
    • a penal offence
  • Serving as a place of punishment.
    • a penal colony

    Related terms

    * penality (rare) * penalty

    Anagrams

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