English Explanatory Dictionary

caprolactam

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lactam (cyclic amide) manufactured from cyclohexanone and used in the manufacture of nylon.

Word forms

caprolactam caprolactams

Derived words

polycaprolactam
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