lactonize
Verb
Meaning
lactonize (third-person singular simple present lactonizes, present participle lactonizing, simple past and past participle lactonized)
(organic chemistry) To convert (a hydroxy acid) into a lactone
Verb
lactonize (third-person singular simple present lactonizes, present participle lactonizing, simple past and past participle lactonized)
(organic chemistry) To convert (a hydroxy acid) into a lactone