Pyrone
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pyrone is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) Any of a class of cyclic chemical compounds that contain an unsaturated six-membered ring with two double bonds, one oxygen atom and a ketone functional group.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of cyclic chemical compounds that contain an unsaturated six-membered ring with two double bonds, one oxygen atom and a ketone functional group.
Word Forms
- pyrones
Synonyms for pyrone
Depending on context, synonyms include pyranone.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include benzo, pyranone, pyran, dihydropyrone, pyrimidinone, pyrimidone.
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