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丁內酯

简丁内酯 · 繁丁內酯

Mandarin · pinyin dīng nèi zhǐ

butyrolactone

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丁: dīng · male adult; robust, vigorous; 4th heavenly stem
內: nèi · inside, interior; domestic
酯: zhǐ · ester
内: nèi · inside

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1–4–3 · ding1 nei4 zhi3

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ding1 noi6 zi2

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noun

(organic chemistry) butyrolactone

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