Pyridine (Noun)
Meaning
A toxic colorless flammable liquid organic base with a disagreeable odor; usually derived from coal.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Pyridine is a common contaminant in wastewater from the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
- The pyridine derivative was isolated from the plant extract using a combination of chromatography techniques.
- The occupational exposure limit for pyridine in the workplace is set at 5 parts per million to minimize health risks.
- The solvent properties of pyridine make it useful for extracting certain compounds from coal tar.
- In the laboratory, pyridine is often used as a solvent or intermediate in the synthesis of other organic compounds.