"gamma-butyrolactone" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gamma-butyrolactone (uncountable)
  1. (chemistry, pharmacology) The lactone of 4-hydroxybutyric acid; A colourless liquid used as a solvent or reagent in various industrial uses, as well as a recreational drug. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Chemistry, Pharmacology, Recreational drugs Synonyms: G, GBL Related terms: gamma-hydroxybutyrate

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