Usually means: Precursor to nylon, synthetic polymer.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (caprolactam)

▸ noun:  (organic chemistry) A lactam (cyclic amide) manufactured from cyclohexanone and used in the manufacture of nylon.

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caprolactone, polycaprolactam, carbolactam, polycaprolactone, macrolactam, peptidolactone, lactone, polylactone, pantoyllactone, macrolactone, more...

Adjectives:
amino, epsilon, crude, pure, vinyl, poly, commercial, grade, flaked

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Similar:
caprolactone, polycaprolactam, carbolactam, polycaprolactone, macrolactam, peptidolactone, lactone, polylactone, pantoyllactone, macrolactone, more...

Adjectives:
amino, epsilon, crude, pure, vinyl, poly, commercial, grade, flaked



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