First Known Use: 1851
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pyridine
noun pyr·i·dine \ˈpir-ə-ˌdēn\
Definition of PYRIDINE
: a toxic water-soluble flammable liquid base C5H5N of pungent odor that is the parent of many naturally occurring organic compounds and is used as a solvent and as a denaturant for alcohol and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and waterproofing agents
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Origin of PYRIDINE
pyr- + -ide + 2-ine
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pyridine
noun pyr·i·dine \ˈpir-ə-ˌdēn\
Medical Definition of PYRIDINE
: a toxic water-soluble flammable liquid base C5H5N of pungent odor that is the parent of many naturally occurring organic compounds and is used as a solvent and a denaturant for alcohol and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals (as antiseptics and antihistamines) and waterproofing agents
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