Definitions

1. noun

A pyridone is a type of organic compound, particularly a class of heterocyclic aromatic compounds that are derivatives of pyridine.

“The new medication, a pyridone derivative, showed promising results in clinical trials.”

2. noun

A pyridone can also refer to a type of chemical intermediate or byproduct in organic synthesis.

“The chemist isolated a pyridone byproduct during the synthesis of the new compound.”