pyrenic acid

noun

py·​renic acid

(ˈ)pī¦rē|nik-,

-re|

: a yellow crystalline tricyclic keto dicarboxylic acid C₁₃H₆O(COOH)₂ formed by the oxidation of pyrene

Word History

Etymology

pyrenic International Scientific Vocabulary pyrene + -ic

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!