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pyrrole definition

pyr·role (pir′ōl, pi rōl′)

noun

a colorless, pungent, slightly basic liquid, CHN, found in bile pigments, chlorophyll, and hematin, and obtained from coal tar, bone oil, etc.

Etymology: Ger pyrrol < Gr pyrrhos, fiery (< pyr, fire) + -ol, -ole

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pyrrole Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • ring: Binding of the Fe atom to the haem involves the 4 N of the pyrrole rings.
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