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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pyridine

/ˈpaɪriːdaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does pyridine mean?

noun

A heterocyclic organic compound with a six-membered ring containing five carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom. It is a colorless, flammable liquid with a characteristic, unpleasant odor.

Example

"The chemist isolated a small sample of pyridine from the plant extract."

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