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pyrrolidone

Pronunciation: /pɪˈrɒlɪdəʊn/
Definition of pyrrolidone

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a colourless weakly basic solid which is a keto derivative of pyrrolidine.
    • Chemical formula: C4H7NO

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