CONTRITURATE
\kˈɒntɹɪt͡ʃəɹˌe͡ɪt], \kˈɒntɹɪtʃəɹˌeɪt], \k_ˈɒ_n_t_ɹ_ɪ_tʃ_ə_ɹ_ˌeɪ_t]\
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By James Champlin Fernald
Word of the day
beta Lactams
- Cyclic amides formed aminocarboxy acids by the elimination water. They isomeric with lactims, which are enol forms of lactams. (From Dorland, 27th ed)