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pyrene

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌɪriːn/

Definition of pyrene

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry

a crystalline aromatic hydrocarbon present in coal tar.
- A tetracyclic compound; chemical formula: C₁₆H₁₀

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek pur 'fire' + -ene

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