PECULATION
\pˌɛkjʊlˈe͡ɪʃən], \pˌɛkjʊlˈeɪʃən], \p_ˌɛ_k_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
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The act or practice of peculating, or of defrauding the public by appropriating to one's own use the money or goods intrusted to one's care for management or disbursement; embezzlement.
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The act or practice of peculating, or of defrauding the public by appropriating to one's own use the money or goods intrusted to one's care for management or disbursement; embezzlement.
By Noah Webster.
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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)