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- [pahy-reen, pahy-reen]
- /ˈpaɪ rin, paɪˈrin/
- /pˈaɪren/
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- [pahy-reen, pahy-reen]
- /ˈpaɪ rin, paɪˈrin/
Definitions of pyrene word
- noun pyrene a polycyclic, aromatic crystalline hydrocarbon, C 1 6 H 1 0 , consisting of four fused benzene rings, found in coal tar and believed to be carcinogenic. 1
- noun pyrene a solid polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon extracted from coal tar. Formula: C16H10 0
- noun pyrene any of several small hard stones that occur in a single fruit and contain a single seed each 0
- noun pyrene the stone of an apple, pear, or other drupe that contains several seeds 0
- noun pyrene a colorless hydrocarbon, C16H10, obtained from coal tar: its structure consists of the fusion of four benzene rings 0
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Origin of pyrene
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < New Latin pȳrēna < Greek pȳrḗn fruit stone
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Parts of speech for Pyrene
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pyrene popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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