Pyrene
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pyrene is a noun meaning (chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing four fused benzene rings; first isolated from coal tar.
Meaning
(chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing four fused benzene rings; first isolated from coal tar.
More Meanings
- (botany) Alternative form of pyrena.
Word Forms
- pyrenes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include benzo, triphenylene, tetraphenylene, pentaphene, pyrenylene, dibenzopyrene.
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