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pyridine

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪrɪdiːn/
Definition of pyridine

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a colourless volatile liquid with an unpleasant odour, present in coal tar and used chiefly as a solvent.
    • A heteroaromatic compound; chemical formula: C5H5N

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Greek pur 'fire' + -ide + -ine4

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