pyrene

See also: pyrène

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Etymology 1

From pyr- +‎ -ene.

Noun

pyrene (plural pyrenes)

  1. (chemistry) A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon containing four fused benzene rings; first isolated from coal tar
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Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek πῡρήν (pūrḗn, “fruit-stone”).

Noun

pyrene (plural pyrenes)

  2. (botany) Alternative form of pyrena.

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