pyrrolidone

English

Etymology

From pyrrolidine +‎ -one.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɪɹəlɪˌdəʊn/
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Noun

pyrrolidone (plural pyrrolidones)

  1. (chemistry) any of a class of heterocyclic ketones derived from a pyrrolidine; especially 2-pyrrolidone, the simplest γ-lactam

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