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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pyrrole

/ˈpɪr.ɒl/ noun · British & US
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What does pyrrole mean?

noun

A five-membered ring of carbon atoms, one of the simplest heterocyclic compounds, and a key component of the porphyrin ring system found in hemoglobin and chlorophyll.

Example

"The pyrrole ring is a crucial structural element in many biological molecules."

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