pyrone

English

Etymology

From pyro- ‎ -one.

Noun

pyrone (plural pyrones)

1. (organic chemistry) Any of a class of cyclic chemical compounds that contain an unsaturated six-membered ring with two double bonds, one oxygen atom and a ketone functional group.

Synonyms

• pyranone

Derived terms

• benzopyrone

 

Anagrams

• Poyner, prey on, pyoner