acetopyrin

/æk.to.pi.rɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound, specifically an isomer of pyrene.

“The chemist studied the properties of acetopyrin in her lab.”

2. chemistry

A term used to describe a chemical compound with pyrene-like properties.

“The research paper discussed the acetopyrin found in the new compound.”

Synonyms

  • isomer
  • pyrene

Antonyms

  • non-isomer