PYRONE

Etymology

Noun

pyrone (plural pyrones)

(organic compound) 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.

Synonyms

• pyranone

Anagrams

• Poyner, prey on

Source: Wiktionary


Py`rone, n. [G. pyron, an abbr. of pyrokoman.] (Org. Chem.)

Definition: An unsaturated cyclic compound, C5H4O2, of which two varieties are known, a and g. g-pyrone is the parent substance of several natural yellow dyestuffs.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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