penicilloic acid

noun

Any of several acids obtained from the penicillins by the hydrolytic opening of the lactam ring (as by the action of a beta-lactamase).

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noun
  1. chemistryAny of several acids obtained from the penicillins by the hydrolytic opening of the lactam ring (as by the action of a beta-lactamase).
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