Term Name: | caprolactam catabolic process |
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Synonyms: | caprolactam breakdown, caprolactam catabolism, caprolactam degradation |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways resulting in the breakdown of caprolactam, hexahydro-2h-azepin-2-one, a cyclic amide of caproic acid. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0019384] QuickGO AmiGO |