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Etymology of the English word lactam

the English word lactam
derived from the English word amide
derived from the English word ammonia
using the English suffix -ide
derived from the English word oxide
derived from the English word lactone

Date

The earliest known usage of lactam in English dates from the 20th century.

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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