tetronic acid

noun

A chemical compound, a γ-lactone, with the molecular formula C₄H₄O₃.

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Meanings

nountetronic acid (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA chemical compound, a γ-lactone, with the molecular formula C₄H₄O₃.
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