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Noun: pyridine  'pi-ri,deen
  1. A toxic colourless flammable liquid organic base with a disagreeable odour; usually derived from coal

Derived forms: pyridines

Type of: alkali, base

Encyclopedia: Pyridine, 4-nitro-, 1-oxide

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