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caprolactam

Pronunciation: /ˌkaprə(ʊ)ˈlaktam/

Definition of caprolactam

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a synthetic crystalline compound which is an intermediate in nylon manufacture.
    • A lactam; chemical formula: C6H11NO

Origin:

1940s: from caproic acid + lactam

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