PYRONES

Noun

pyrones

plural of pyrone

Anagrams

• Poyners, preys on

Source: Wiktionary


PYRONE

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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