PYRIDINE


Meaning of PYRIDINE in English

[ 'pɪrɪdi:n ]

■ noun Chemistry a colourless volatile heterocyclic liquid with an unpleasant odour, used as a solvent.

Origin

C19: from Gk pur 'fire' + -ide + -ine 4 .

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