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(organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric derivatives of pyridine having a carbonyl group either ortho- or para- to the nitrogen atom; in its tautomeric form, it is the pyridine analogue of phenol..
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Pyridone means (organic chemistry) Either of two isomeric derivatives of pyridine having a carbonyl group either ortho- or para- to the nitrogen atom; in its tautomeric form, it is the pyridine analogue of phenol..
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