SPONDEE
\spˈɒndiː], \spˈɒndiː], \s_p_ˈɒ_n_d_iː]\
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By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
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)