ESCAPEMENT WHEEL
\ɛskˈe͡ɪpmənt wˈiːl], \ɛskˈeɪpmənt wˈiːl], \ɛ_s_k_ˈeɪ_p_m_ə_n_t w_ˈiː_l]\
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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)