LACTONE

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Lactone

One of a series of organic compounds, regarded as anhydrides of certain hydroxy acids. In general, they are colorless liquids, having a weak aromatic odor. They are so called because the typical lactone is derived from lactic acid.

Lactones

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Lactonic

Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the oxidation of milk sugar (lactose).

Lactonization

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Lactonize

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Lactonized

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Lactonizing

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LACTONE is valid in Scrabble and most word games!
Scrabble Point Values

Total possible words using these letters:

3 Letter Words
  • ACE - 5 points
  • ACT - 5 points
  • ALE - 3 points
  • ALT - 3 points
  • ANE - 3 points
  • ...and 31 more
4 Letter Words
  • ACNE - 6 points
  • AEON - 4 points
  • ALEC - 6 points
  • ALOE - 4 points
  • ALTO - 4 points
  • ...and 47 more
2 Letter Words
  • AE - 2 points
  • AL - 2 points
  • AN - 2 points
  • AT - 2 points
  • EL - 2 points
  • ...and 11 more
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