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lactide
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Any of a class of heterocyclic compounds, formally acid anhydrides, formed by heating α-lactones.
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noun
Any of a class of heterocyclic compounds, formally acid anhydrides, formed by heating α-lactones.
“{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'Lactides may be prepared by heating lactic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst.'}”
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{'source': 'https://en.wikipedia.org', 'text': 'Lactides may be prepared by heating lactic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst.'}
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