Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Pertaining to a lactone.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adjective (Chem.) Pertaining to, or designating, an acid obtained by the oxidation of milk sugar (lactose).
  • adjective (Chem.) Of, pertaining to, or derived from, a lactone.

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Examples

  • Some lactonic aromachemicals are coconutty, some have a vanilla vibe, and some are kinda cheesy.

    Got Milk? Marina Geigert 2009

  • Its bright, lactonic floralcy is boosted by the use of terpeneless patchouli sourced from Laboratoires Monique Rémy now owned by International Flavors and Fragrances.

    Archive 2007-09-01 Michelle Krell Kydd 2007

  • Unlike the pandanus leaf Pandanus amaryllifolius, a close relative with a lactonic, rice-like flavor, kewra bears the fragrant markings of rose, musk, sandalwood and champaca.

    Archive 2007-12-01 Michelle Krell Kydd 2007

  • Unlike the pandanus leaf Pandanus amaryllifolius, a close relative with a lactonic, rice-like flavor, kewra bears the fragrant markings of rose, musk, sandalwood and champaca.

    Pandanus Flower: Flavor for the New Year Michelle Krell Kydd 2007

  • Its bright, lactonic floralcy is boosted by the use of terpeneless patchouli sourced from Laboratoires Monique Rémy now owned by International Flavors and Fragrances.

    Letter from a Perfumer Michelle Krell Kydd 2007

  • In perfumery, L’Artisan Parfumer’s Premier Figuier is an example of a perfectly pitched, fruity lactonic harmony—the creamy essence beneath the fig's skin shares center stage with the fruit's lush and refreshing interior.

    Archive 2007-08-01 Michelle Krell Kydd 2007

  • In perfumery, L’Artisan Parfumer’s Premier Figuier is an example of a perfectly pitched, fruity lactonic harmony—the creamy essence beneath the fig's skin shares center stage with the fruit's lush and refreshing interior.

    Ciao Bella Lebanese Yogurt Sherbet Michelle Krell Kydd 2007

  • I also seen that lactonic motherfucker Todds got some special snow machine he made that's like an ice skate crossed with a snow machine he calls it an ice machine.

    Something Awful Levi "HOckey" Johnston 2009

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