noun🔗ShareLactonasA cyclic intramolecular ester derived from a hydroxy acid."Many fragrances in perfumes and foods are due to lactones, ring-shaped molecules formed from hydroxy acids within the substance itself. "Muchas fragancias en perfumes y alimentos se deben a las lactonas, moléculas en forma de anillo formadas a partir de hidroxiácidos dentro de la propia sustancia.compoundchemistrybiochemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
