pyrrolidone

English

Etymology

From pyrrolidine ‎ -one.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈpɪɹəlɪˌdəʊn/

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Noun

pyrrolidone (plural pyrrolidones)

1. (chemistry) any of a class of heterocyclic ketones derived from a pyrrolidine; especially 2-pyrrolidone, the simplest γ-lactam

Derived terms

• polyvinyl pyrrolidone